AI Regulations – Staying Ahead of the Curve with the AI Act

Cole PrudenArtificial Intelligence, Compliance, Data Privacy Regulations, Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, PII

AI Regulations – Staying Ahead of the Curve with the AI Act Article by PII Tools

AI is advancing faster than anyone can hope to maintain. And yet, many countries around the globe are working tirelessly to stay ahead of the trend, while others, admittedly, are falling behind. Blink… And You’ll Miss It No matter how many times we watch films like I, Robot and Ex Machina, it seems we just can’t help but push the … Read More

Data Breaches & Consequences

Cole PrudenCompliance, Data Breaches, Data Leak Prevention, Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, PII

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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

The Evolution of PII Protection: From Paper to Digital

Cole PrudenArtificial Intelligence, Data Discovery, Data Protection, Personal Data, PII, Sensitive Data

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PII has come a long way in a relatively short time, yet protecting it fully is like trying to shield a moving target. But sometimes the best way to choose a path forward is to peek at the past and learn from its evolution. Humble Beginnings It’s hard to think about PII, or rather Personally Identifiable Information, without also imaging … Read More

Mishandling PII: The Risks and Consequences

Cole PrudenData Protection, GDPR, In-House Protection Software, Personal Data Protection, PII, Security, Sensitive Data Protection

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Fines, penalties, fees… Oh my! But by mismanaging PII, we stand to lose more than just money. It’s time to look at what’s at stake and learn how to avoid these numerous pitfalls. It’s All About the Money Unfortunately, for many people and companies, the only time they actually start to care is the moment their wallet gets involved. Taking … Read More

Understanding PCI DSS v4.0

Cole PrudenData Privacy Regulations, Data Protection, PCI DSS, Sensitive Data, Sensitive Information

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Understanding PCI DSS v4.0 The latest update to the PCI DSS is finally in full force. Discover the ins and outs of this sometimes tricky regulation and make sure you’re processes are still up-to-date. Let’s get into it! A Quick Refresher If your business accepts cards in any way, it’s safe to guess you’re already well familiar with the PCI … Read More

10 Reasons YOU Should Be Using PII Tools Right Now!

Cole PrudenData Protection, In-House Protection Software, Personal Data Protection, PII, Private Data, Sensitive Data Protection

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There are plenty of reasons to use PII Tools Data Discovery Software, but we’ve managed to narrow them down to our TOP 10. Let’s check them out! #1 Automated Scanning for 400+ File Formats The more daily tasks you can fully automate, the more time you can focus on what actually makes your company money. And with over 400 compatible … Read More

Employee Training: PII Handling and Security Awareness

Cole PrudenData breach, Data Breaches, Data Leak, Data Leak Prevention, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, Leak Management, Personal Data Protection, PII, Reducing Employee Negligence, Security, Sensitive Data Protection

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The vast majority of mistakes leading to breached data are accidental and caused by human error. What are the best ways to train employees to handle PII and build unshakable security awareness? The Greatest Liability: Us Nobody’s perfect. Even if you have 20+ years of experience in data security and breach prevention, you can still slip up and make a … Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to POPIA

Cole PrudenData Protection, GDPR

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Over the past two decades, the online world has experienced a true revolution in data protection. But each corner of the world handles PII differently, so put on your sunglasses and safari hat because we’re headed to South Africa!

Data Redaction: The Essential Guide to Protecting Sensitive Data

Cole PrudenData Protection, Personal Data, PII, Sensitive Data

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The long-awaited data redaction feature by PII Tools is finally here. Generate new, AI-driven PDFs from original files with all personal data automatically blacked out – this is the future of genuinely efficient data redaction. What Does Data Redaction Mean At PII Tools, we’ve made it our calling to create AI-driven software to maximize data discovery and the remediation of … Read More