Data Masking

Cole PrudenData Protection, De-Identification, Personally Identifiable Information, Sensitive Data Protection

Data Masking

The best way to safeguard sensitive data is to keep it out of sight — and out of reach.  Part 2 of this 3-part mini-series explores Data Masking and the irreversible role it plays in PII protection. Let’s get into it. What is Data Masking Data masking is a non-reversible transformation process that “masks” sensitive data by partially or fully … Read More

Data De-Identification

Cole PrudenData Protection, De-Identification, Personally Identifiable Information, Sensitive Data Protection

Data De-Identification

The best way to safeguard sensitive data is to keep it out of sight — and out of reach. This 3-part mini-series explores the 3 BEST anonymization tactics for processing and storing protected information. Let’s learn how. What is Data De-Identification? The first TOP method of data anonymization is called Data De-Identification. In layman’s terms, data de-identification is the process … Read More

The Complete Guide to PII – Part 1

Cole PrudenPersonally Identifiable Information, Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Data Protection

The Complete Guide to PII – Part 1

Over 402 million terabytes of data are generated every day. And giant companies like Google and Meta can’t wait to collect and sell as much as possible. The first step to protecting your personal data is identifying it. This three-part mini-series will take you through the ins and outs of PII and help you safeguard what’s yours. PII Basics PII … Read More

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

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

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

A Simple Breakdown of CCPA Compliance

Cole PrudenCCPA, Mandatory Data Compliance, Personal Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information

A Simple Breakdown of CCPA Compliance

The CCPA can be as complicated as it is far-reaching. And with California’s population of nearly 40 million, compliance is a must for many international companies. So, what exactly is the CCPA all about, how does it pertain to you, and what does compliance mean for your business? The CCPA Explained As of Jan. 1, 2020, a new data privacy … Read More