The Weakest Link in Your Company’s Information Security
What it is may surprise you. Like all businesses, you have a plan and process in place to protect your company against breaches and data theft. But all security measures and plans, even the most brilliantly devised ones, have a weakest link. When it comes to your business’ confidential data, including company and customer information, […]
What are Secure Shredding Bins?
How can they protect my business? Any business, no matter what the industry, can become a victim of a security breach. That’s why all businesses need a plan and a process for the disposal of confidential files, documents and materials. No matter the volume of paperwork, each and every document that contains information like account […]
How to Dispose of Obsolete Medical Records
Why proper disposal is critical The disposal of patient records is regulated both on a state and federal level and every healthcare provider must adhere to these mandates to ensure compliance. The federal law HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) enacted in 1996 addresses the use and disclosure of patient’s health information. The goal […]
How Product Destruction Can Protect Your Brand
Outdated, recalled, faulty merchandise should be shredded Merchandise that’s no longer viable or outdated products that display your brand can pose a risk to your company if left in the marketplace. Products that did not pass quality control standards, damaged items and even overstocked merchandise should not be thrown away carelessly or recycled because they […]
Disposing of Old Police & Security Guard Uniforms
Proper uniform destruction & why they can’t go to landfills Imagine what could happen if old police and security guard uniforms fell into the wrong hands. Today, many dishonest folks attempt to impersonate police officers, firefighters and other authority figures. They do this to gain entrance into people’s homes or workplaces and to commit a […]
What is the clean desk policy?
And how can it protect my company from ID theft? Companies today are getting more and more proactive in the fight against ID theft. The clean desk policy is one step that many organizations are implementing to ramp up security efforts—and the benefits are more than just a cleaner, less-cluttered work space. Take a look: […]
Are you handling confidential information correctly?
5 Mistakes your company could be making No matter what business you’re in, your company has access to and stores confidential information, whether your business’s data or your client’s. It’s this information that is always at risk—especially in today’s high-tech universe where cybercrimes continue to rise and hackers are on the hunt for anything they […]
Should I Donate my Company’s Old Office Equipment?
Can giving them away put me at risk? Clearing out old office equipment can be a freeing experience. It feels great to move out the old and bring in the new. Everyone loves a new scanner, printer, copier and computer equipment. But the question is, what should you do with the old stuff? If you’re […]
How to Select the Right Shredding Partner for your Business
Top questions you should ask when choosing a shredding company Every business strives to protect themselves against data and ID theft. And no matter how much paperwork your company produces, it’s a challenge to ensure records are being properly retained and destroyed. Choosing a shredding partner is an important step for most businesses and one […]
Three ways secure shredding protects your business
Key considerations to safeguard your organization Although many businesses are making the move to paperless, most still collect and store paperwork that contains sensitive information. From payroll and personnel records to client lists, credit card and bank information—it’s these types of data that ID thieves are on the hunt for and that can pose a […]
