The Limitations of Manual Searches in GDPR Compliance

In the realm of data protection, manual searches for sensitive information are no longer sufficient. The challenges include:​

• Data Volume: The sheer amount of data makes manual reviews impractical.

• Human Error: Even diligent employees can overlook or misclassify sensitive data.

• Evolving Terminology: GDPR-related terms and definitions are constantly changing.

• Hidden Data: Sensitive information can reside in images, scanned documents, or unstructured formats.

• Contextual Sensitivity: Some terms become sensitive only in specific contexts.

To address these issues, organisations should consider automated tools that can efficiently and accurately identify sensitive data across various formats and contexts, ensuring robust GDPR compliance.​

Even if you have policies in place, we know employees are more focused on their work, rather than administrative compliance – an AI solution removes all doubt

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