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PII Dataset Download – Credit Card Numbers

Cole PrudenMarch 18, 2026PII Examples

Credit Card Numbers – Examples Estimates show that over 1 billion credit card transactions occur every day, making the ability to recognize and process these numbers absolutely critical. Each credit card features a set of 16 unique numbers, typically arranged in groups of four digits: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. Some credit cards are physical, while others are only digital, and the credit card … Read More

PII Scanner Evaluation: 5 Critical Rules for 2026 & Beyond

Radim ŘehůřekFebruary 18, 2026Personal Data, Personal Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, PII Auditing, Sensitive Data Discovery Tool

The landscape of data privacy has shifted. In 2026 and beyond, simply finding strings of text isn’t enough to satisfy auditors or modern regulations like the EU AI Act. Whether you’re preparing for a compliance audit or starting a trial, knowing how to evaluate sensitive data discovery software is vital. To avoid wasting time on “legacy” tools that rely on … Read More

GLBA Compliance Guide

Cole PrudenDecember 16, 2025Data Privacy Regulations, Data Protection, GLBA, Uncategorized

GLBA non-compliance fines can reach as high as $100,000 per violation. Learn how to protect both your customers and your budget with full GLBA compliance. Let’s get started! What Is the GLBA? The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA, for short) is a US federal law that requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to customers and safeguard sensitive data. If you’re … Read More

Self-Hosted Software vs SaaS

Cole PrudenDecember 9, 2025Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Information

Your corporate data is safest when kept within self-hosted software over SaaS. But are there any other advantages, and how can you leverage them? Time to see how self-hosting compares against SaaS! Self-Hosted Software or SaaS? Companies that opt to secure their sensitive data within self-hosted software benefit in many ways compared to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) options, even if these appear … Read More

Can AI Accurately Identify Person Names in Text?

Cole PrudenOctober 28, 2025Data Loss Prevention, Personal Data, Personal Data Discovery, Real-Time Automation, Uncategorized

Detecting person names correctly while avoiding false positives is a real time-saver for breach investigations, DSARs, and regulatory compliance. But can this process be automated with AI? Let’s find out. Person Name Identifiers A person name identifier is any information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify an individual, with their actual name being the primary example. Use … Read More