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

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

PII and Its Many Forms

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

Sometimes, it feels like the goal of tech agencies and federal regulations, such as the GDPR, is to confuse us. Unless you’re used to using terms like “protected information” and “sensitive data” and seeing acronyms like PII, PCI, HIPAA, etc., this topic can seem a little daunting. So, let’s break it down and learn the exact differences between frequently used … Read More

What is PII and How Does it Affect You?

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

When it comes to protecting yourself and your company’s best interests, there are many forms of personal information to watch for. What exactly are these kinds of sensitive data, what is your relationship to them, and how does protecting them affect you and your business? What Exactly is PII If you’ve spent any time in the tech sphere or within … Read More