Every year on January 28, Data Privacy Day is observed as part of an international effort to raise awareness about the importance of data privacy and security. Whether you are an individual interested in protection of your own personal data or a business trying to protect your clients, employees, or other personal information, we hope this article can serve as a reminder to review how you are protecting your valued personal data.
Here are some of our top data privacy and data protection reminders for businesses for the upcoming year.
Personal data is defined by the European Commission as “any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual.”[1] Multiple pieces of personal information which, when put together, would identify an individual, is also personal data. Whether a country, state, or locality uses the term “personal data” or “personal information” in their laws or regulations, the general concept remains the same.
Examples of personal data include: first and last name, physical address, personal email address, location data (such as on a cell phone), IP address, driver’s license number, social security number, vehicle identification number, and even data held by a medical provider that could identify a unique individual.
Your business more than likely collects some type of personal data. Taking a first step to identify what type of personal data you collect will help your business...
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