Technology has advanced our world in countless ways. Every day we bank, shop, conduct business and exchange photos and messages with family and friends online. While digital devices and services offer great convenience, they also pose risks to our data and privacy as the separation between our offline and online lives converges. Data Privacy Week, spanning January 24-28, serves as an important reminder of the importance of protecting our privacy and safeguarding personal information.
Regardless of the industry or organization, corporate email is the main cause of unauthorized and accidental data leaks. Employees are constantly sending emails to external parties that may contain sensitive company data, personally identifiable information (PII), trade secrets and other intellectual property.