Key Takeaways Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that can identify, contact, or trace an individual, either on its own or when combined with other information. Common PII examples include names, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account details. PII falls into two categories: sensitive PII (such as government IDs and … Read More
HIPAA Compliance Explained: Full Guide + PII Examples
For many readers, when they hear the words “the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)”, their eyelids immediately start to droop. But I’m sure getting slapped with an annual $1.5 million fine would wake them up! Whether you’re the one handling the data or the actual patient looking to protect your rights, now’s the time to become a HIPAA … Read More
Self-Hosted Unaffected by Global Cloudflare Outage
Millions of users were hit by the recent Cloudflare outage, resulting in massive blackouts for countless businesses. Yet, all PII Tools users remained untouched. This is how “going self-hosted” keeps you in the game. Cloudflare Outage On November 18, 2025, the global online world was suddenly struck with widespread disconnections. Thousands of popular websites were rendered useless, including everything from … Read More
The Human Factor: 10-Point Data Security Checklist
Part 3 of 3: Data Leak Prevention in 10 Easy Steps The 3rd and final article in this mini-series. Part 1 taught us the basics of data breach prevention, while Part 2 provided the ideal employee training. Now, how many of these data security points can you check off? Data Security Health Is data leak prevention a priority in your … Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to GLBA Compliance
The GLBA affects all financial institutions directly. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth understanding of the GLBA, including all its latest updates and amendments. Let’s dive in. Intro to the GLBA The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA for short) is a US federal law that requires “financial institutions” – defined as companies offering customers financial products or services like loans, financial or … Read More
PII and Its Many Forms
Sensitive data and personal information come in many shapes and sizes. And with so many different regulations around the globe, it’s easy to confuse one with another. These are the basics of PII and every form you’ll find it in. Let’s get into it. Understanding PII The world of sensitive data protection has its own terminology you’ll need to be … Read More
Ground Labs Users Switch to PII Tools for PCI Compliance
Still Overpaying for Payment Card Data Discovery & Remediation? Unlimited workstations, unlimited data allowance, unique data discovery features, and, most importantly, all-in-one pricing to SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YOUR COSTS. Complete PCI DSS Compliance With Ground Labs’ latest price increase, it’s no wonder customers are looking for an equally reliable but more cost-effective alternative. The key is to pay less while also … Read More
What Does LGPD Stand For?
The LGPD may appear similar to other data protection regulations, but it’s essential to be aware of its key differences. Read on to learn what ‘LGPD’ stands for, not only the acronym but also the law itself and how it affects your business. What is the LGPD? Let’s just get the easy part out of the way. LGPD stands for … Read More
EU AI Act & the Financial Industry
The EU AI Act will soon go into effect, and it’s set to impact the financial industry the most. What can companies expect, and how can they achieve compliance before it’s too late? What is the EU AI Act? The EU AI Act is “a European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI)”, which dictates how businesses and organizations can safely use … Read More
