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Notepad has been a fundamental tool since its debut in Windows 1.0 back in 1983. Over the years, it has served countless users for everything from jotting down quick notes to temporarily storing sensitive data such as passwords, phone numbers, and email addresses, due to its simplicity and ease of use. Many users, including myself, often rely on Notepad for this kind of temporary storage. It’s common to quickly paste sensitive information into a blank tab for convenience.

The GDPR sets out clear principles for how personal data should be handled. Here are some that AI tools can easily clash with.

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, is a set of globally recognised requirements designed to ensure that all companies that process, store, and transmit credit card data continually maintain a secure environment. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a small independent store or a large e-com brand, if your business handles payment data directly or through a payment gateway, PCI DSS applies to you.

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a senior cybersecurity leader who works remotely with your business, typically on a part-time, retainer, or per project basis. They bring with them the expertise of a full-time CISO minus the expense of hiring one in-house. vCISOs tend to be brought in to help shape security, strategy, manage risk, and guide businesses through compliance frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, or Cyber Essentials.