We live in a world that it’s impossible to go for more than one or two days without reading about data breaches or hacks that expose millions and millions of personal records to hackers. People are seeking ways to protect their personal information online.
It is crucial to understand how to safeguard personal data in your digital business in order to meet your legal obligations and to protect the privacy of your customers. Here are some helpful tips to help you do so.
1. Identify Personal Data
As defined by the laws protecting data in the United States, personal data refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual. In the digital age it can be an array of items ranging from names, email addresses to biometric data. However, a lot of information that might be personal can be excluded from the personal data category in certain circumstances. For instance, if an organization collects data on a variety of individuals and asks them to identify their professions it is not personal information because it cannot be used to identify one person.
Many organizations are required by law to limit the amount personal information they collect. This is generally an advantage, as it reduces the chances of being a victim of a data breach. Additionally, the majority of privacy laws require a higher level security for sensitive personal data than regular personal data. That’s because it can be more harmful or damaging effects on the data subject should a breach happen.
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