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May 1, 2024 3 minute read
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Protecting sensitive information is critical in today's digital landscape, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is a vital aspect of that protection. PII refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual, such as a Social Security number, address, or date of birth. With the increasing prevalence of data breaches and cyberattacks, protecting PII and complying with privacy regulations is paramount.

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Consumer Privacy and Data Protection
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Suitable for beginners seeking to gain basic knowledge about privacy law, but also contains chapters on specific topics such as PII and data breaches which would be suitable for advanced learners.
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The Privacy Engineer's Manifesto
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Specifically covers privacy engineering and how to design systems with privacy in mind. Best suited for those with some background or experience in system design or engineering.
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Identity Theft
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Provides a good overview of the risks to PII via identity theft and fraud. Suitable for those who are concerned about the risks of identity theft.
Identity Theft: What You Need To Know
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Cloud Security and Privacy
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Covers the specific security and privacy risks of storing and processing PII in cloud computing.
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Big Data
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An examination of the impact of big data on privacy.
Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We...
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(Italiano) Big data. Una rivoluzione che trasformerà il nostro...
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(Español) Big data: La revolución de los datos masivos...
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(Deutsch) Lernen mit Big Data: Die Zukunft der Bildung
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(Deutsch) Big Data: Die Revolution, die unser Leben verändern...
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(Español) Aprender con big data
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Learning with Big Data: The Future of...
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The Snowden Files
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An account of Edward Snowden's exposure of the NSA's surveillance programs that collected vast amounts of PII.
The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's...
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Cyber Crime Investigator's Field Guide
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A guide to investigating data breaches and other privacy incidents.
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Privacy Analyst
Data Protection Officer
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