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    UNDERSTANDING OUR RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION IFSM 201 JULY 22, 2012 Abstract Anyone who uses computer technology today accepts the fact that their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may or could be transmitted, collected, and used to benefit the one who receives that information. It is our responsibility to know what PII transmissions are being made available for public use over the web. Understanding all the aspects of PII and the approaches that are

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    concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website

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    Unboxed (collectively, "Services") ("Authorized Customers"). "Personally Identifiable Information" refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social

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    Information gathering, through networking, social media, and both on and offline storage have made it easier to collect information about an individual than ever before, with many concerns having arisen over the years about privacy and the ability to protect that privacy. As debates over personally identifiable information continue, one cornerstone remains a constant, ethics. Ethics are defined as “the standard by which human actions can be judged right and wrong (Online, 2012)”, but even that

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    Personally identifiable information (PII) exactly what is it? Any data that could potentially identify a specific individual. Any information that can be used to distinguish one person from another and can be used for de-anonymizing anonymous data can be considered PII. PII can also be sensitive or non-sensitive. Non-sensitive PII is information that can be transmitted in an unencrypted form without resulting in harm to the individual. Non-sensitive PII can be easily gathered from public records

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    Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Ethics: Use of Cookies Cookie Trails In today’s era of technology, many people are concerned about internet privacy. Most concerns are usually sparked by misinformation. One piece of technology that is most misunderstood is the cookie and its uses. Many people believe that cookies are programs that can transfer viruses onto their computers. This is absolutely false. Cookies are typically harmless. Cookies are little text files left on your

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    With the increase in information technology and internet usage, the likelihood of becoming a victim of identity theft has significantly increased over that past several years. Placing an emphasis on protecting yourself in the online world, can be deemed just as important as protecting yourself in a physical environment. Hackers employ many tactics to compromise your personal information used to commit identity theft, fraud, or other crimes. However, there are many easy and safe practices when

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    Personally Identifiable Information –What is it? Personally Identifiable Information, or (PII), is any data that could possibly identify a unique individual. Any information that can be used to identify one person from another can then be used to cross reference with another source to “re identify” the unnamed individual can be considered PII. PII is divided into two categories; Sensitive, and Non-Sensitive. According to Northeastern University, (2015) Sensitive PII is defined as: “Information that

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    Creek ski resorts. The website at www.VailTrappingsco.com educates visitors about their services and collects contact information for scheduling free estimates. A privacy policy on the Vail Trappings website serves three purposes: building trust with visitors, complying with applicable laws and minimizing liability. It is an opportunity to tell visitors about what information Vail Trappings gathers from them and when, how they protected it, what cookies are used for, third party considerations

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