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Data Classification: Enabling Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, & More

Wed, 02/04/2026
Learn how Fortra's Data Classification Suite can facilitate compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other prominent data privacy regulations.
Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)
ISO 27001:2013
SOX (Sarbanes Oxley)
Data Classification
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Data Categorization or Data Classification?

Tue, 10/28/2025
In the last few years, there has been a dramatic shift from data classification being a “nice to have” tool, to becoming a necessity.Behind this momentum, private companies and organizations are implementing data classification using “traditional” taxonomies and schemas that work for governments and militaries but don’t necessarily translate well into...
Data Classification
What Is ESI Data? Understanding Electronically Stored Information
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What Is ESI Data? Understanding Electronically Stored Information

Mon, 09/08/2025
Electronically Stored Information (ESI) refers to any data created, modified, communicated, or stored in digital form. This includes emails, documents, databases, instant messages, audio and video files, social media content, and more—essentially any information that resides in electronic systems. As digital communication and data storage have become the norm, ESI plays a pivotal role in legal...
Cloud Security
Data Classification
CMMC Compliance Checklist: Steps to Achieve Certification
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CMMC Compliance Checklist: Steps to Achieve Certification

Mon, 06/09/2025
CMMC is a cybersecurity standard implemented by the US Department of Defense to protect sensitive data within its supply chain. Use this checklist to help achieve certification.
Compliance
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Data Classification
Data Protection
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PII vs. SPI: Protecting Sensitive Information

Wed, 05/07/2025
Learn the key differences between Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Personal Information (SPI), as well as their definitions, examples, and regulatory requirements. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective data protection and compliance with evolving privacy regulations.
Compliance
Data Classification