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Can databases containing PII be stored unencrypted on standalone computers?

April 26, 2017Computers containing databases PII standalone stored unencrypted

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Can databases containing PII be stored unencrypted on standalone computers?

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Databases stored on standalone (non-networked) computers need to have the same security as databases stored on networked computers due to the dangers of the computer being stolen, discarded, or sold as surplus with the data improperly erased, used by someone without authorization, or connected to a network.