Where Can I Shred Paper for Free?
If you are like most people you understand the importance of destroying sensitive paper documents before you dispose of them. Even so, according to the Federal Trade Commission, roughly 9 million Americans have their identity stolen every year. This statistic means it is likely you or someone you know has been a victim. You may be wondering, is document shredding ever free? The quick answer is sometimes. The […]
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 […]
Seven Worst Cases of Identity Theft Ever!
If it’s never happened to you, identity theft can seem to be an idle threat. The reality is that identity theft is a real problem: every year, 7.0% of households in the United States had at least one member experience identity theft. At about 8.6 million households, 7.0% is no small threat, so it’s important […]
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 […]
Recycle Bin vs. Shredding?
Homeowners and businesses alike have to deal with paper that contains personal or confidential information. Once those papers are no longer needed, you need to find a way to dispose of them. Since it’s paper, you can toss them away in the recycling bin, right? Disposing of papers that have sensitive information by recycling them […]
Tracking Your Shredding From Start To Finish
Even though many places now keep their information digitally, there are still a lot of businesses that rely on paper documents. Companies use documents to have the physical proof of their records and are easily accessible for anyone at the office that needs them or if you need to show clients information. After a while, […]
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 […]
Centris x Shred Vault
Centris + Shred Vault Shred Vault is proud to announce our newest initiative with Centris Federal Credit Union. We take great pride in collaborating with an industry leading, well-established credit union like Centris. In addition, we look forward to increasing the value proposition for current and prospective Centris members by providing innovative solutions for destroying […]