The Complete Guide to PII – Part 1

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

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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

How To: Understanding HIPAA Compliance

Cole PrudenHIPAA Compliance, PHI, PII

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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, it’s time to become a HIPAA expert … Read More

PII and Its Many Forms

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

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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