HIPAA Compliance Explained: Full Guide + PII Examples

Cole PrudenData breach, HIPAA Compliance, PHI, PII

HIPAA Compliance Explained: Full Guide + PII Examples

Key Takeaways HIPAA compliance is an ongoing process, requiring healthcare organizations to protect Protected Health Information (PHI) through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Understanding where PHI is stored is essential for compliance. Accurate data discovery and classification help organizations reduce risk, strengthen security, and support HIPAA Security Rule requirements. A proactive approach to HIPAA compliance – including continuous monitoring, employee … Read More

PII and Its Many Forms

Cole PrudenPCI DSS, Personal Data, Personally Identifiable Information, PHI, PII, Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Data Protection

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

The 3 Best Practices for Preventing Data Leaks

Cole PrudenData Audit, Data Leak, Leak Management

The 3 Best Practices for Preventing Data Leaks

Suffering a data leak can be devastating. Depending on the size of your company and the amount of data you store, a single data breach could signal the end of your business. And with the number of data leaks only on the rise, it’s time to implement prevention’s best practices. Data Leaks Although we’ve all most likely heard of dangerous … Read More

Discover Sensitive Data with SaaS

Cole PrudenMandatory Data Compliance, Sensitive Data Discovery Tool

Discover Sensitive Data with SaaS

Within the world of sensitive data discovery, there are many roads you can take to remain compliant to mandatory regulations. Unfortunately, many of these roads can leave you with more questions than answers. If you’re looking for a simpler route to protect your company’s data, SaaS is right for you. What is SaaS? Pronounced /sæs/, SaaS stands for Software as … Read More