# Getting Started with Protecto

Enterprise data is so bloated that 80% of data is never used and is so widely shared that 99% of users have excessive permissions. IT/Data teams must tackle the growing data risks to avoid privacy fines and data breaches. Unfortunately, your data systems are complex. Even if your data engineers spend months on the problem, they can’t differentiate between risky data vs. unused data or risky activities vs. compliant data use.<br>


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