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2018: The year of the data breach tsunami

December 28, 2018 admin 101, breach remediation, data breach, data breaches, Identity Theft, Infographic, Infographics, personally identifiable information, PII

Credit to Author: Logan Strain| Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000

To get a sense of the grim state of data security today, take a look at this infographic from TruthFinder that explains why 2018 was the year of the data breach tsunami.

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What DNA testing kit companies are really doing with your data

November 20, 2018 admin 101, Data Storage, dna, genetic data, genetic info, GINA, PII, privacy, Privacy & Policy

Credit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Consumer DNA testing kits were a top holiday present last season, and are expected to be big sellers again. But should you think twice before hitting the buy button? What’s really happening with all your genetic data? We take a deep dive into all the areas of concern—plus what the testing companies are getting right—when it comes to the security of your DNA and the privacy of your sensitive personal information.

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