Taxes Filed? It’s Time to Destroy Old Personal Records!
One way or another, by now, most people have either filed their state and federal taxes, or they soon will. Either way, once it’s done, it’s normal to feel a well-earned sense of relief. That’s a good thing. But there’s one last step you should take that might make you feel even better: securely disposing […]
A Secure Shredding Program is Only as Good as its Policies and Procedures
At this point in time, most organizations already take steps to securely destroy their discarded personal and competitive information. Some shred their discarded paper and hard drives themselves, while others hire it out. Some treat secure destruction as an afterthought, while a growing number give it a high priority. But the fact remains that, despite […]
Regulatory Failsafe: Training Employees on the Importance of Data Destruction
Any violation of data protection regulations, including the improper disposal of documents and electronics, are increasingly subject to significant fines, embarrassing headlines, and the loss of customer trust. As a result, strategies to avoid these consequences by bolstering both regulatory compliance and data security are increasingly important. Generally speaking, such strategies fall into two basic […]
To shred or not to shred? A guide to secure document destruction
Despite the wealth of data our computers store, an enormous volume of paper is still produced by consumers and businesses. This paper ends up in desk drawers, filing cabinets, and storage boxes, creating a disorganized workspace. We often want to get rid of excess paper documents but feel compelled to ask the question “What if […]
PHI: What it is and Why it Matters
PHI stands for Personal Health Information. Three letters to keep top of mind if your business handles documents that contain this type of information. Keeping personal health information protected is essential. Not doing so can result in compromising your client’s privacy not to mention fines, loss of business credibility and potential lawsuits. The Department of […]
Remote Employees: A New Paradigm for Businesses to Manage
Remote work has been around for some time but recently has exploded into popularity. What are these remote workers doing, and how can you manage them effectively? Using the technology we have today and creating a work policy for remote employees will help them work efficiently and happily instead of being stressed about the tasks […]
3 Security Risks of Not Shredding Your Documents
These days, shredding your documents is essential. Document destruction is your best means of protecting yourself, your business and your family from costly fines, security threats or unnecessary stress. As shredding professionals, we know the risks of neglecting to shred your documents and in this blog, we’re going to take a look at some of […]
Eliminating The Ability To Print From Home
Eliminating The Ability To Print From Home. Solved The Problem Or Made It Worse? In the last couple of years, companies have been experiencing a growing number of employees working from home. Working from home means that the business’s confidential information is no longer safe inside their office. They are now in the homes of […]
Small Business Challenges with Info Security
Many small businesses are faced with data security challenges with the number of people with access to our valuable information continues to rise. This information, unfortunately, can be misused by those who wish to do us harm and for many of us, this means that it’s not always clear who among us is actually doing […]
What Are The Components Of A Good Shredding Provider
Document shredding has become an extremely popular service for companies of all sizes to ensure that their information is secure so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands and be used for fraud. By utilizing these companies that perform these services, you no longer have to worry about if the shredding got done or if […]
