What is personally identifiable information (PII)?

What is personally identifiable information (PII)?
Personally identifiable information (PII) is any data that could potentially identify a specific individual.

Any information that can be used to distinguish one person from another and can be used to deanonymize previously anonymous data is considered PII.

PII may be used alone or in tandem with other relevant data to identify an individual and may incorporate direct identifiers, such as passport information, that can identify a person uniquely or quasi-identifiers, such as race, that can be combined with other quasi-identifiers, like date of birth, to successfully recognize an individual.

Game-changing business benefits of Microsoft Exchange Online

Companies traditionally use on-premises servers to host and manage their email platform. However, this can be costly and time-consuming, especially if you don't have an in-house IT team to manage everything. That's why many companies are now using Microsoft Exchange Online for all their email needs.

4 Ways to improve your online security

Do you ever feel like your internet security is a bit lax? Maybe you don't have a password on your Wi-Fi network or you use the same one for all of your accounts. These risky behaviors can ultimately lead to a cyberattack. To mitigate this risk and improve your online security, you can follow these tips.

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Even if they're only browsing the internet, your staff members are vulnerable to all sorts of data security threats, especially when they work remotely, use multiple devices, or connect to various networks. As a business owner, you must put browser security measures in place to minimize the risk of data loss.

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