Quick scans, Custom Detectors, and Custom Severity. Learn to classify information automatically and guarantee every piece of your data protection puzzle is perfectly in place. Why Classify Data? Before we get to the details, it’s worth mentioning the main reasons why you should even bother to classify different types of personal data. On average, companies keep over 2 PB of … Read More
Top Features to Look For When Comparing Data Discovery Tools
Comparing features of data discovery tools is a complex task that can easily turn into a nightmare. Here is a shortlist of the most important features to take into account when selecting the best option for your business, so you won’t get caught in the net of unimportant details and technical specifications. The main purpose of data discovery tools is … Read More
The New CPRA Umbrella Covers HR Data
Is it too early to start talking about New Year’s resolutions? Well, come January 1st, 2023, the only goal for many HR departments will be unraveling the CPRA’s latest privacy law on HR data. So, will you wait until after Christmas to finally see what all the fuss is about, or will you dive into the CPRA deep end while … Read More
The Basics of the PCI: What Makes It Different
Today’s businesses are expected to adhere to many standards and regulations, everything from the notorious GDPR, to the more locally applicable LGPD. Luckily, many of the big-name data protection regulations share a similar base structure. But what about the PCI Standard? What sets it apart from the pack?
Making GDPR Compliance Simple
By now, we should all be well aware of the GDPR and what it means for our business. How is it then that so many companies remain GDPR non-compliant? Is the regulation too complicated, too time-consuming, or is it just a hassle? Discover everything you need to know to easily comply with the GDPR today. What is the GDPR and … Read More
What is PII and How Does it Affect You?
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
What Are Sensitive Data Discovery Tools and How Do They Work?
With technology progressing and changing every day, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with the times. As a business, however, falling behind can mean letting important (and legally binding) information fall through the cracks, disappointing customers and losing the trust of business partners. This is where sensitive data discovery tools come into play. But what exactly are they … Read More
How to evaluate PII discovery software
So, you’re considering buying software for discovery of PII / PCI / PHI. Or about to start your trial of PII Tools. How to test discovery SW properly? Don’ts: Careful what you test for Consider the following “passport”: Why won’t PII Tools detect the “PII” in this passport scan? This is an actual file submitted to our support team during … Read More
