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Why How Financial Institutions Protect Your Data Matters

You’re placing a great deal of trust in a bank, credit union, or investment firm when you hand over your personal and financial information. You expect your money to be safe, but you also expect your private information to be protected from theft, misuse or accidental exposure. That’s why financial institutions must meet strict data security standards designed to protect your sensitive information. Table of Contents What Data Is Being Protected? What Security Standards Must Financial Institutions Follow? GLBA Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (U.S.) HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act GDPR General Data Protection Regulation PCI-DSS Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard How Financial Institutions Protect Your Data How Do Institutions

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Joseph Chen July 24, 2025
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Data Security

Why the Breach Notification Rule in Healthcare Matters

Everyone involved with healthcare should know about the HIPPA Breach Notification Rule. This regulation mandates that HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates report breaches of unsecured protected health information (PHI). Additionally, similar provisions from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) apply to vendors of personal health records and their third-party providers. In simple terms, if you mishandle sensitive patient data, you’re legally required to notify affected parties, including the media and federal authorities in some cases. What is the Breach Notification Rule? A “breach,” by definition, is the improper use or disclosure of PHI that compromises its security or privacy. Unless proven otherwise through a rigorous risk assessment, any such incident

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Joseph Chen April 23, 2025
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Data Security

Future-Proof Your Data Security with Opal Lock’s New Release

Fidelity Height has always been at the forefront of data security, providing users with powerful drive protection and encryption solutions. With the latest release of Opal Lock (version 1.3.2), we are taking another step forward in ensuring reliability, compatibility and enhanced security for users. This latest update decommissions outdated functionalities and replaces them with Microsoft’s recommended WMI features, improving drive scanning, security operations, and overall user experience. What’s New with Opal Lock? Opal Lock version 1.3.2 introduces changes that significantly improve security, compatibility, and performance for end users managing internal and external drives. Improved Drive Scanning With this update, Opal Lock has fully transitioned from WMIC commands to Microsoft’s recommended

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Joseph Chen March 12, 2025
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Data Security

Find the Right Data Security Solution for Your Needs

In an era where data security is paramount, having the right tools to protect sensitive information is essential. Opal Lock offers a comprehensive range of solutions tailored to different security needs. With options like Opal Lock Lite, Opal Lock USB, Opal Lock Standard, and Opal Lock Premium, users can choose the best fit for their specific requirements. Opal Lock Lite: Simple Yet Effective Solution Opal Lock Lite is a free companion tool designed to unlock Opal Lock-encrypted drives on additional computers without requiring extra licenses. It supports USB-connected external drives and provides a user-friendly interface for easy access to encrypted data. Ideal for IT administrators, remote workers, and teams, Opal

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Joseph Chen January 28, 2025
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Data Security

Unwavering Data Security and Reliability

In today’s digital age, data security is more critical than ever. Whether you’re safeguarding personal files or protecting sensitive business information, your tools must meet the highest security standards. Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock is a cutting-edge solution that combines solid protection, flexibility, and certified security for self-encrypting drives (SEDs). What Is Opal Lock and How Does It Work? Opal Lock is a drive security management software specifically designed for SEDs that use Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specifications. TCG drives have built-in full-disk encryption to ensure that all data stored on them is automatically encrypted. Opal Lock software can activate the disk drive built-in encryption function for data protections. With Opal

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Joseph Chen December 11, 2024
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Data Security

Understanding Opal Lock Encryption, Recovery and Setup

Opal Lock offers robust encryption and security for self-encrypting drives (SEDs), ensuring data protection across a wide range of compatible devices. To help you get started, we’ve broken down some common questions into an easy-to-understand guide. Opal Lock is compatible with TCG drives, which are designed to meet industry security standards. If you’re unsure whether your drive qualifies, you can identify a TCG drive by looking for the PSID (Physical Security Identifier) on the drive’s label. It’s important to note that while Opal Lock supports the Opal version of TCG drives, other versions may not offer full feature compatibility. Setting up Opal Lock requires the creation of a Recovery USB.

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Joseph Chen November 1, 2024
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Data Security

Innovations in Data Security for Comprehensive Protection

In the realm of data protection, Fidelity Height has long been synonymous with innovation and reliability. Our latest release, Opal Lock version 1.2.0, continues this tradition by introducing a host of new features aimed at enhancing usability and fortifying security. Let’s delve into some exciting additions and explore how they contribute to elevating data protection to new heights. Auto Detection of Drive Events Opal Lock 1.2.0 introduces a groundbreaking background service that revolutionizes the way drives are managed. With the auto-detection of drive insert and removal events, users can seamlessly monitor the status of their drives in real-time. Whether a new SSD is plugged into the system or an existing

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Maureen Kelly April 11, 2024
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Data Security

Secure Your Data with an Unbreakable Shield

In the digital age, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount. With the rapid evolution of technology, ensuring the protection of valuable data has become a pressing concern. Enter Fidelity Height’s Opal Lock – an innovative solution harnessing the power of TCG Opal Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology that will secure your data through hardware-based encryption. The Power of Hardware-Based Encryption At the core of Opal Lock lies its seamless integration of the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal standard features into storage devices. This integration is not just a feature but a formidable shield against potential data breaches, providing an unbreakable layer of defense even in scenarios where physical drive loss occurs. How

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Maureen Kelly March 12, 2024
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Data Security

Opal Lock Unlocks Enhanced Data Security

Fidelity Height, a pioneer in Trusted Computing Group (TCG) self-encrypting drive (SED) management, announces the latest release of Opal Lock version 1.2.0 – an inventive software that elevates data security. With its cutting-edge features, it fully utilizes the built-in hardware-based encryption of computer storage drives. Opal Lock, designed for seamless integration with the TCG Opal standard, guarantees an ironclad security system, fortifying your data at its core. The software not only extends its protective reach to internal drives but also effortlessly safeguards external USB drives. New Data Security Features Opal Lock’s newest release introduces several important features to enhance data security: Instant Secure Erase: Effortlessly erase data with Instant Erase

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Maureen Kelly February 27, 2024
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