Personal data is no longer just something companies collect. It’s something constantly processed, analyzed, shared, and sometimes exposed. In 2026, taking control of personal data means understanding how it flows across platforms, AI systems, and cloud environments and using the right tools to manage it. Whether you’re an individual concerned about privacy or an organization responsible for protecting customer data, … Read More
The Human Factor: How to Eliminate Data Breaches Caused by Employees
Part 1 of 3: Data Leak Basics (Part 2, The Perfect Employee Training; Part 3, 10-Point Data Security Checklist) Nearly 90% of breach incidents are caused by human error. This 3-part mini-series tackles the subject head-on, covering everything from root causes and prevention techniques to the perfect employee training. Let’s get started. What is a Data Leak? A data leak, … Read More
Data Breaches & Consequences
Data breaches are so big these days, they’re measured by records stolen in the millions and even billions! With seemingly so many happening literally every day, let’s explore some of the standout cases and aftermath that followed. Your Data Has Been Leaked The title says it all. At this point, it’s safe to say that various parts of your personal … Read More
Using PII Tools on a Daily Basis
As every GRC team member knows all too well, manually sifting through the company’s seemingly infinite TB of stored data is a full-time job (or a waste of time). But now, with advances in AI-driven data discovery, what does the day of an average PII Tools user actually like? Streamlining Data Discovery The day-to-day mission of any GRC team (Governance, … Read More
Creating Data Leak Reports
In this guide, you will learn how to create data leak reports with PII Tools. Launching a scan The first step towards the successful management of any data leak is to identify what was in the breached data. Open your PII Tools and, on the left side, select Launch Scan. If you performed the scan already, skip to the next … Read More
