Imagine for a moment your social security and driver’s license numbers are stolen – and not by your own devices. You didn’t leave your purse in an unlocked car nor drop your wallet at the store. No, this thievery happened under someone else’s watch. Add to that, the breach happened within a company you once worked for or currently patronize. You are not alone in feeling violated; millions of people are affected, although that doesn’t provide any sense of comfort. Like many unexpected crises, your other worries now seem small. With your personal information at risk, you wonder: How do I keep my information safe as digital transformation unfolds and cloud computing becomes the norm? The scenario outlined above underscores the growing importance of data privacy impact. It’s a different kind of security issue. There is no easy fix when personal data is stolen. You can’t call someone and get a new driver’s license or social security number like you can with a credit card. It’s much more complicated. Stories of data misuse take many different forms. What if your sensitive information got out because a company you worked for or purchased from sold its data? Or because an […]