https://www.ondaten.de/2021/12/29/data-protection-today-how-to-avoid-data-storage-hazards/
Data protection is a business priority. Customers are increasingly deciding what companies they trust and with whom they will do a business based on the confidence that they have in data security.
You can protect your data whether you are a small business or a large corporation. This includes identifying data that you have, security risks to whom it is exposed, as well the best safeguards, controls, and safeguards for this information.
1. TAKE STOCK: Know what information you have on your computer and in your files.
It’s important to know what information you have, whether it is physical or electronic, because this will determine the security measures you need to implement.
2. Limit the amount you save and how you spend it to what you need for your business.
It’s tempting to collect information you think might be useful or interesting. But if hackers find it and gain access, this could cause problems. By limiting the amount of information you collect, you’ll be able to prevent data breaches and avoid the added cost of responding to them.
3. Verify your data, but do not store it. You must have the consent of the user to use and collect them.
By requiring consent from users before they use your system, you ensure that only the data necessary for their job is collected and transferred. In this way, you protect your business against data breaches and also ensure compliance with GDPR regulations.