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What exactly is identity theft protection and why would it even matter to your cybersecurity efforts? Identity theft is the willful attempt to obtain personally identifiable information (PII) that is typically used to access secured areas of computer systems such as online banking. The most common types of identity theft include identity theft via document…

The main reasons why document shredding is so important is to protect your business’s and client’s personally identifiable information. It is also important to protect your own PII, especially during a period of self-isolation and quarantine. So, what counts as PII? You can probably think of a few pieces of information off the top of…

Now that COVID-19 has come to our neighbourhood, it’s time to start taking preventive measures to ensure we slow down the spread of this virus. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by staying home and reducing in-person interactions to the absolute minimum. If you are in a position where you are forced…

For some of us, organization comes as naturally as breathing air. Others need a little bit more… direction to arrive at efficient organization status. If you feel like you fall into the latter of the two, then this blog is just for you. Why Stay Organized at Home You might be wondering why bother organizing…

How long have you had the computer you’re using to read this blog for? You might be starting to notice it slowing down, or struggling to accomplish tasks that used to be easy. We’ll go over some common symptoms that might suggest it’s time for an upgrade. We’ll even discuss how to securely dispose of…

The Shred Truck has been a specialized on-site shredding company in St. Louis for many years now; however, we also offer drop-off shredding, an affordable alternative for residents. Drop-off shredding is the perfect solution for residents because it combines the security of industry leading document shredding with the convenience and flexibility needed for everyday life.…

You may not be thinking about it just yet, but the reality is the holiday season is just around the corner. You have probably seen festive decorations lining the shelves of your regular supermarket already. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting that one-time purge shredding done that you’ve been putting off.…

It should be obvious by now that document shredding is vital in protecting both your business from liability and your customer’s identity. Now that you have figured out you need a reliable shredding service, you start to realize that there are a variety of options available to you. The main contradicting options are on-site shredding…

If you represent an industry or company, your ears are probably always open for new ways to create engaging dialogue with your customers. You might also be looking for methods to introduce your business to a fresh audience. It can be challenging to constantly come up with new, inventive ways of fostering community engagement. One…

If you own and operate a business, you are likely quite aware of the various legal expectations you are to follow and meet in relation to day-to-day operations. From health and safety standards to operations standards, there are various pieces of legislation in place to protect customers, ensuring they are provided with honest and quality…

A data breach can lead to a very stressful and challenging time for any organization that is targeted; no business wants to be confronted with such a problem and we don’t blame them! If you experience a data breach you could be put in a very vulnerable position, risking your reputation and financial state. Data…

All businesses and industry backgrounds have a legal obligation to take control over the status of their information. What does this mean exactly? Business owners are legally mandated to protect sensitive information pertaining to the personal details of another company or individual.  documents. With that said, if you work in the legal sector, you need…

Most companies understand the importance of shredding unwanted documents, but few do it the right way. Organizations spend thousands of dollars on store-bought shredders and use valuable employee time to destroy documents. In this blog, we discuss the risks of in-house shredding and how to avoid them. 1. Identity Theft and Business Fraud Document shredding…

The April 15th tax filing deadline is past. But just because you’ve filed your taxes doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. Tax-related identity theft is a year-round problem. In this blog, we explain the specifics of tax-related identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim. What is Tax-Related Identity Theft? Tax-related identity theft is…

Did you know a standard banker’s box can hold up to 2,500 sheets of paper? That’s a lot of information! When your boxes reach the end their retention period, they should be professionally shredded. But consider this: a hard drive or tape with 1 terabyte of storage capacity stores the equivalent of 250 million sheets…

Document shredding is critical for keeping confidential information out of the wrong hands, but it’s not the only reason to destroy your documents. Here are eight excellent reasons to shred your documents: 1. Privacy Breach Prevention We’ve all seen it. A day rarely passes without a news headline mentioning a corporate data breach. Stolen business…

Choosing a shredding services vendor can be daunting. Your time is too valuable to waste it while making multiple phone calls to get quotes and compare companies. We’re here to help. Here are several factors to consider when outsourcing your shredding: Reputation Investing in a shredding service involves handing over sensitive and confidential information to…

In the Digital Age, every business needs to protect against phishing, hacking, and malware. But not every threat involves sophisticated cyber skills. Thieves look for the weakest points of vulnerability, and if your security strategy doesn’t include protecting hard copy data, your entire business is at risk. In this blog, we discuss three low-tech threats…

When it comes to protecting your information, it pays to know the facts. Yet in talking to thousands of customers over the years, we realize just how many organizations are uninformed about document shredding. We want you to know the facts. Here are five common document shredding myths to avoid: Myth 1: Shredding Takes Too…

Every business must have a plan for expired documents. It comes down to two options: you can either shred in-house or outsource your document destruction to a shredding services company. In this blog, we discuss the differences between in-house shredding and professional shredding. Cost It’s easy to overlook the costs associated with in-house shredding. Consumer-grade…