Medical records: How Often Should You Shred?
Top considerations for your medical practice Because they’re protected by federal law, it’s important that you follow the proper protocol when it comes to storing and destroying patient medical records. Although many different types of documentation are prey for hackers and identity thieves, the large amount of personal information contained in medical records are particularly […]
Preventing Identity Theft During Tax Season
Top steps to take One of the worst feelings in the world is the discovery that someone has robbed you of your long-awaited tax refund—it’s right up there with finding out your credit or debit card has been compromised. Thousands upon thousands of people have experienced that feeling of panic when receiving the message that […]
NAID Board of Directors Candidacy – Brian Connelly Q&A
We are pleased to announce that Brian Connelly is running for the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) Board of Directors this year. As part of the process, NAID is asking a series of questions for each the candidates to answer for the benefit of NAID’s voting members. As each question is asked by NAID, […]
Why partner with a local shredding company?
Top considerations and benefits to working locally Shredding seems like an easy enough task, right? The fact is, the more business you do, and the more your business grows, the more complicated document destruction and retention becomes. Consider how much confidential information gets circulated in your organization and the many risks you face if sensitive […]
What to do when your business suffers a data breach
Critical steps to take Once a data breach has occurred it’s impossible to undo. The thought of your organization’s confidential information in the hands of hackers or floating out there in cyberspace is more than unsettling. And it can sometimes be the cause for great difficulties-especially if you’re a small business owner. And since events […]
The Threat of Dumpster Divers
What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself & Your Business It may be hard to imagine that in today’s high-tech digital universe, when hackers can access your personal information with the click of a keyboard or a simple swipe, there are still thieves out there who are willing to rummage through your garbage to […]
Holiday Travel: How Not to become a victim of identity theft!
6 ways to protect yourself This time of year is one of the busiest for traveling, with folks visiting family for the holidays or enjoying a winter vacation. It’s also a popular time for thieves to prey on unsuspecting travelers who are far away from home. Before you head off on your holiday adventure, be […]
Top reasons you need to shred your old devices
Why proper disposal is key when you upgrade Everyone loves their devices—from smartphones to tablets to laptops, we use them to shop, do our banking, communicate with clients, family, friends, store personal photos, notes and much more. And it’s because we use devices to manage so many aspects of our lives, both personal and professional, […]
Protecting your identity during the holidays
4 Steps to take to safeguard your personal information The holiday season is the happiest time of the year, but it’s also often the busiest time! Between purchasing gifts for friends and family to traveling and attending and hosting gatherings, it’s hard to focus on guarding your personal and financial information information. This distraction is […]
Top Ways Document Shredding Services Can Increase Your Bottom Line
Using a shredding service will save your company time & money Many organizations spend a lot of time managing their own document destruction under the assumption that by doing it themselves they’ll save a lot of money. But the fact is, doing things in-house can end up costing more, increase your risk of errors and […]