When it comes to deleting files from your computer, there may be times when you’re relieved they are not permanently gone. The bad news? When you’re ready to discard your computer, if you don’t do it properly, others can access your deleted items. Dragging folders into the trash bin on your computer doesn’t delete the file — it simply […]
Read MoreMore than 33% of U.S. adults have been victims of identity theft. Not only is shredding an essential service today — it’s critical to choose the right shredding services provider. Let’s look at some critical factors you should consider to ensure you are working with the shredding service provider that meets your needs. 6 Critical Factors […]
Read MoreLaw firms are repositories of confidential data and information. However, in recent years, numerous law firm security breaches have been reported. According to the ABA 2018 survey report, law firm security breaches occur across the board. Fourteen percent of solo practitioner attorneys, 24% of law firms with 2-49 attorneys, 42% of law firms with 50-100 […]
Read MoreWith tax season around the corner, you’re probably knee-deep in documents and paperwork — whether you do your taxes yourself at home, or work with an accountant or tax-preparation company. Either way, securing tax returns and tax-related documents should be at the top of your mind. Tax fraud is one of the most prevalent crimes […]
Read MoreWhen you consider the amount of data stored in medical and banking/financial industry offices, you realize the potential for data and identity theft is staggering. It’s why a secure document shredding program is of the utmost importance for these types of organizations. Medical Industry Policies According to a study in The American Journal of Managed Care, paper and […]
Read MoreIn today’s highly technological world, you hear so often about hackers and cybercrime. It’s why businesses are hypersensitive to data breaches and focus heavily on cybersecurity. While this is very important, non-digital theft happens, too. So regardless of how “paperless” your office is, working with a good commercial paper shredding service is vital. According to research conducted by […]
Read MoreOn a frequent basis, we are contacted by people who are in the midst of cleaning out their parents’ home. The message we hear is the same: “We have boxes of documents that need to be destroyed. Can you help?” The answer to the “Can you help?” question is yes, it’s easy. That’s our business. […]
Read MoreDo you recall the news story a few years ago about a document storage company in Illinois that was sued for exposing thousands of medical records with sensitive personal information? Or the one about the local mortgage company that paid $50,000 to the Federal Trade Commission for failing to properly dispose of documents containing consumers’ […]
Read MoreDay after day, we hear from people who are tired of their paper jungle but don’t know how to solve the problem. Should they throw the “to shred” pile of papers into boxes? Garbage bags? Is it okay to toss them into their recycle bin at home? First, it is of course fine to trash […]
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