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Extract from article by Joe Bartolo, J.D.
What Is Auto-Classification and How Does It Assist with GDPR Compliance?
It is clear that properly managing all data in a corporation’s possession to comply with GDPR regulations is an extremely onerous task for most businesses. The GDPR requirements necessarily create an increased reliance upon automation in order to properly manage the lifecycle of corporate information.
The explosion in the volume of data in the possession of corporations has already led to the advancement in various technologies that assist managing information. Corporate best practices for IG, KM, E-Discovery, compliance and cybersecurity, all provide guidance for the use of technology which help address GDPR regulations. One particular automation technology that will serve as a tremendous asset to corporations struggling with GDPR mandates is referred to as “Auto-Classification.”
Auto-Classification Software data mines information at the content level, and then categorizes files based on the information’s substance. This technique is already being utilized by many corporations as part of their IG strategy. Auto-Classification’s ability to group information by category or by specific characteristics will prove useful for GDPR compliance. Similarly, Auto-Classification’s ability to detect the presence of PII and other sensitive content will likely become a best practice when it comes establishing GDPR protections.
Read the complete article at Why is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Important?
Additional Reading
- The Growth of File Analysis: 2016 Market Guide Update from Gartner
- A Concise Framework for Discovery Automation