Unmasking Sensitive Info in Unstructured Data Sources with Privacy License
You know you need to protect sensitive data. Regulations like GDPR, DPDPA, PDPL and CCPA make that abundantly clear. But what about the data lurking in the shadows of your organization? The data that's not neatly organized in databases? That's where things get tricky.
We're talking about unstructured data: emails, documents, cloud storage files, chat logs and all those other places where information lives outside the confines of structured databases. This data often holds a treasure trove of sensitive information, and it's a major blind spot for many companies' data privacy efforts.
The Unstructured Data Dilemma
Companies struggle to gain visibility into their unstructured data, leading to significant privacy risks.
Here's what customers are telling us:
- "It might be hard to get permissions to scan company-sensitive data" - Accessing and scanning sensitive data, particularly in unstructured formats, presents practical and logistical challenges.
- "Companies have data in different environments - on-prem & cloud and data is quiet disconnected." - Data silos and fragmented systems make it even harder to discover and manage sensitive information comprehensively.
- "Finding sensitive data in unstructured data & its management is a painpoint" - The lack of adequate tools and processes for managing sensitive information in widely used platforms like Office 365 is a significant concern.
Why You Can't Ignore Unstructured Data
Ignoring unstructured data is like leaving your front door wide open and hoping no one walks in. Here's why this approach is not only risky but potentially catastrophic:
- Compliance Violations: Regulators don't care if your sensitive data is structured or unstructured. Failing to protect it, regardless of its format, can lead to hefty fines and reputational damage.
- Increased Risk of Data Breaches: Unstructured data is often less secure than structured data, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. A data breach involving sensitive information can have devastating consequences.
- Inefficient Data Subject Request (DSR) Fulfillment: When someone exercises their right to access or delete their data, you need to locate it quickly and accurately. Manual searches through unstructured data sources are a nightmare, leading to delays, errors, and potential non-compliance.
Shifting From Reactive to Proactive with Privacy License
Instead of waiting for a data breach or a regulator's knock on your door, take control of your unstructured data with Privacy License. We've designed our solution to address the specific pain points you've shared:
- Comprehensive Data Discovery: Privacy License dives deep into your unstructured data sources, uncovering sensitive information hidden in emails, documents, cloud storage, and more.
- Automated Data Classification: Our AI-powered engine automatically classifies data based on its sensitivity, purpose of processing, detects data retention timelines, legal holds management, permissions, ownership, customers and more, enabling you to apply appropriate security measures and retention policies.
- Simplified Data Subject Request Management: Privacy License streamlines DSR fulfillment by allowing you to easily locate and manage data related to specific individuals, reducing manual effort and ensuring compliance.
- Actionable Insights for Risk Mitigation: We go beyond just identifying sensitive data. Privacy License provides actionable insights and recommendations to help you mitigate risks and improve your overall data privacy posture.
Privacy License is more than just a tool; it's a partner in your data privacy journey. We understand the challenges you face, and we've built our solution to be user-friendly, affordable and effective, helping you protect your data and your business.
Ready to take control of your unstructured data?