As a company owner in the 21st century, simply staying up-to-date on data compliance regulations will no longer cut it. Especially with the introduction of the GDPR in Europe, people have grown more interested in protecting their private information than ever before. So, when the time comes and one of your employees or customers makes a subject data access request, … Read More
Quick Guide: Setting Up a Device Scan with PII Tools
Follow these quick and easy steps to install the PII Tools Device Agent and start scanning today! For step-by-step instructions with visual aids, continue reading this article, or simply watch the convenient explainer video. Step 1: Log in to PII Tools. Step 2: From the Dashboard, click the Information Icon in the top right-hand corner. Step 3: The Installation Info … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
How to: Protecting ePHI
The average healthcare breach exposes 3+ million private patient records. What are you doing to discover, store, and protect ePHI? Why the ‘e’ in ‘ePHI’? HIPAA, PHI, PII, GDPR, ePHI… Where would we be without our acronyms? If you’re interested in protecting ePHI, it’s safe to say none of these are entirely new to you. The most important to our … Read More
Intro to Integrated Risk Management
What’s the worst thing about risks? They’re often hiding where you’d least expect them. So, let’s review a few best practices for finding and eliminating them. IRM 101 Few words captivate audiences more than Integrated Risk Management (IRM). It’s easy to picture them displayed on a corporate slideshow for a room full of less-than-enthused paper pushers just waiting for their … Read More
The Best Protection Against AI Attacks
Cyber-attacks are at an all-time high, and AI has only made them more rapid and efficient than ever. What are the best ways to protect yourself when “fighting against the machines”? A Newest Calamity In 2020, the World Economic Forum issued its yearly Global Risks Report, claiming cyber-attacks now stand alongside natural disasters and climate change as one of humanity’s … Read More
