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What is personally identifiable information (PII)? How to protect it under GDPR

07

Jul

2021

Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that can be used to identify a specific individual. Social Security numbers, mailing or email address, and phone numbers have most commonly been considered PII, but technology has expanded the scope of PII considerably. It can include an IP address, login IDs, social media posts, or digital images. […]

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Your Digital Persona at Risk: Around 26 Unique Data Items from Your Digital Footprint Exposed Online

15

Dec

2020

The marks we leave in the digital world create and add to our existing digital footprint every time we connect, post or share information via social media or other online platforms. In many instances, these acts may seem meaningless, with no immediate consequences or risks. However, online exposure should not be taken for granted, especially […]

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Toymaker Mattel Discloses Ransomware Attack

04

Nov

2020

Leading toymaker Mattel has publicly acknowledged a ransomware attack that affected its business systems earlier this year. The maker of Barbie, Hot Wheels and Thomas & Friends toys discovered the security incident, which encrypted a limited number of its computer systems, on July 28, 2020, according to a 10-Q form filed with the US Securities […]

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