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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…

Nothing says “bah-humbug” more than identity theft during the holiday season. Unfortunately, December is the time of year when Americans are most vulnerable to having their personal information stolen. In honor of National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month, here are several tips for protecting your privacy. Don’t Trash Documents Your trash is a gift…

You do everything in your power to protect the privacy of your information, but are you confident your shredding services provider shares your commitment to information security? Before selecting a shredding services provider, ask the following questions: Do you offer on mobile on-site shredding? Mobile on-site shredding offers several benefits over off-site shredding. Your documents…

Nothing stifles business productivity more than a cluttered and cramped office. Searching for misplaced files and documents eats up valuable time, and as piles of paper information build up, stress levels increase. Regular document purges keep your business efficient and profitable. In this blog, we offer tips to help you organize a purge shredding day…

Identity theft and business fraud impact big corporations and small businesses alike. How you dispose of sensitive and confidential information determines your company’s susceptibility to privacy breaches. Here are 10 ways a shredding service benefits your business: 1. Security A professional shredding service eliminates negligent document disposal practices that can lead to a security breach.…

Identity theft crimes are on the rise; do you have a privacy protection plan for your family? In this blog, we offer 10 tips for keeping your family safe. 1. Update Your Computer’s Security Settings Update all your digital devices with the latest firewall, anti-virus, and anti-malware protection. Encrypt your home wireless network to prevent…

Today’s headlines are filled with accounts of corporate data breaches. Over the past several years, the healthcare sector has been hit especially hard by breaches of protected health information (PHI). A recent study found that 4.2 million US healthcare patient records were compromised in the first half of 2018. Not only are large healthcare organizations…

You may have heard of mobile on-site shredding before, but do you understand how it works and why businesses use it? In this blog we offer an in-depth view of on-site mobile shredding and the benefits for your business. The On-Site Mobile Shredding Process Mobile on-site shredding brings the destruction process directly to your doorstep.…

You don’t have to stray far from the headlines to know data destruction is a hot topic. Every day, we’re asked a wide range of questions about the disposal of electronic media and hard drives. In this blog, we answer several of the most frequently-asked data destruction questions. Q: Should I sell my old hard…

Your business needs a document retention policy to make sure it complies with state and federal regulations. But don’t make the mistake of holding onto documents longer than necessary. You could expose your customers and employees to identity theft. Here’s a list of documents you should be shredding. Financial Records Financial records make up the…

In an age of identity theft and business fraud, all shredding questions are good ones. Every threat to your business information needs to be considered. That’s why we love answering our current and prospective clients’ questions. In the hope of helping you safeguard your information, we’re sharing our answers here for everyone to see. Q:…