Archives - Personally Identifiable Information

The growing danger of cloud account hacks and how to defend your data

We’re living in the age of the cloud. From storing photos and documents to managing emails and even running entire businesses, so much of our digital lives now resides in these remote servers. It’s super convenient, right? But just like leaving your valuables in a physical storage unit, you need to make sure your digital […]

Protecting your privacy online

In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to share personal information online. However, it’s essential to be cautious when sharing sensitive information, such as your email address, birth date, or Social Security number. Before submitting any personally identifiable information online, make sure you’re dealing with a reputable website or organization that will protect your […]

Turn off information storage on your browser

Many computer users take advantage of the convenience of saving credentials into your browser so you don’t have to enter them repeatedly. This lets you instantly fill out credit card numbers and personal information across all websites. However, all this data is stored in your browser, meaning a criminal can potentially access it. A far […]

Don’t get rid of a hard drive without really erasing it

When you remove something on your computer hard drive, it’s not really gone, just inaccessible through the normal user interface. To really get rid of it, you’ll need specialized software that overwrites the deleted data multiple times. Also, keeping your old drives in storage instead of throwing or giving them away will also lower your […]

Your computer security is important

Computers are an indispensable part of our daily lives. It’s imperative to correctly configure your home computer before linking it to the internet to keep it, and your personal information protected. Because computers play such important roles in our lives, and because we enter and view so much personally identifiable information (PII) on them, it’s […]

Look out for requests to update your personal information

The majority of organizations – banks, universities, companies, etc. – will not ask for your personal information over email. Do not reveal personally identifiable information online such as your full name, social security number, telephone number, address, insurance policy number, credit card information, or doctor’s name. Don’t open attachments, click on links, or respond to […]