The Evolution of PII Protection: From Paper to Digital

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

The Evolution of PII Protection: From Paper to Digital

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

Mishandling PII: The Risks and Consequences

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

Understanding PCI DSS v4.0

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

10 Reasons YOU Should Be Using PII Tools Right Now!

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

Data Redaction: The Essential Guide to Protecting Sensitive Data

Cole PrudenData Protection, Personal Data, PII, Sensitive Data

Data Redaction: The Essential Guide to Protecting Sensitive Data

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

The California Delete Act: How it affects organizations

Cole PrudenCCPA, Compliance, Data Protection, Personal Data, PII

The California Delete Act: How it affects organizations

All it takes is one request, and poof… everything’s gone. What is the California Delete Act Sunny California has long been a leader in surfing, movie-making, and… consumer privacy? That’s right, and as of Jan. 1, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CCPA) is set to enforce a new law that could completely change data storage as we know it. … Read More

Data protection of EU citizens jeopardized

Martin JanoušekData Protection, GDPR Compliance, News

Data protection of EU citizens jeopardized

The data protection of EU citizens under the GDPR is officially at risk as Helen Dixon, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), publicly stated that the Irish Regulator does not decide on many citizens’ complaints. The Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has a huge responsibility on her shoulders because most of the tech giants (think Google or Facebook) have their … Read More