Personal Identifiable Information: What You Need to Know
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Smartphone apps collect data on us and our behavior, tracking shopping habits and browsing history. These apps can also obtain data regarding a user’s personal identifiable information: gender, age, and—importantly—geographical location.
Many consumers are not aware that app publishers enhance their revenue by granting access to in‑app advertisers, which use the data collected to target prospects with precision. Their efforts are greatly enhanced by the ability to monitor the prospects’ movements.
Law enforcement and other agencies can legitimately access a person’s cell phone data after obtaining a search warrant. In that regard, the data is considered like any other personal property—subject to privacy rights unless there is “probable cause” of criminal activity.
SOURCE:
Meehan, T. Cellphone Tracking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Loss Prevention Magazine, 09/25/2024
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Generative AI Technology Enables Security Real-Time Monitoring to Mitigate Crime
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Many organizations are investing in generative AI solution, Incident + ORC Intelligence, that automatically links incidents of theft, fraud, and abuse, enabling the seamless creation of comprehensive cases to help dismantle Organized Retail Crime (ORC) syndicates.
The technology enables real-time searches across millions of incidents and provides investigators with sophisticated tools to process, summarize, and analyze related criminal activities.
This solution is specifically designed to identify connections between incidents, using key details such as suspects, narratives, vehicles, and other critical case information. This targeted approach significantly enhances the investigative process, helping investigators quickly pinpoint related cases.
SOURCE:
Appriss Retail introduces AI and shared investigative reporting to fight ORC. Security InfoWatch, 09/06/2024.
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Enhancements to an Organization’s Exterior Mitigates Crime
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Natural surveillance maximizes the ability to spot suspicious people or activities. Clear sight lines and visible entranceways are helpful while dimly lit or isolated areas create a more comfortable location to mitigate crime.
Image and maintenance ensure that a building or area is clean, well kept and free of graffiti or litter. If a property is untidy and littered with trash and graffiti, it sends the message that no one cares for the property and undesirable behavior will be tolerated.
SOURCE:
Blending Physical Security Systems With Environmental Design For Optimized Crime Prevention Solutions. Security Informed, 2021.
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