Daniel J. Galli & Associates is hosting a Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, October 1 2022, 9am-12pm. Documents will be destroyed on the spot in a mobile shredding truck. Bring your old bills and any other paper documents that have any personal information that you want destroyed to prevent identity thief. A1 Datashred will shred all your paper documents. No need to remove staples, paperclips or rubber bands. Enjoy pumpkin spice and apple cider treats while we catch up with clients and friends!

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East Cambridge Savings Bank is sponsoring a shredding paper at the East Cambridge Savings Bank, located at the Broadway Banking Center, 105 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474. All customers and neighbors are invited to take advantage of this complimentary service to dispose of unwanted documents. Bring your old tax returns, bank/credit card statements and/or medical bills and have them shredded On-Site in a mobile shredding truck. Shred your personal information to protect your identity. There will be seasonal refreshments and giveaways on hand, and Bank staff will be available to help you bring documents from your car to the shred truck.

For more information: https://www.ecsb.com/community/in-our-community/community-shred-days?fbclid=IwAR1RX1vSLeN8FB0uZJOLfGGk61aL20tKyPLzXq2Thi5QFLK23-ufgnBbprk

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The Town of Bedford Department of Public Works is holding a paper shredding event this Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Compost Center on 108 Carlisle Road.
Documents will be destroyed on the spot in a mobile shredding truck. Bring your old medical bills, old tax returns, and or bank statements to be shredded in a secure manner. Protect your identity by shredding your personal information. A1 Datashred will destroy paper information.

The event is open to Bedford residents only. There is a limit of five boxes per car and residents will not be permitted to watch their documents get shredded. A proof of residency is required.
In addition to expanding the hours, to avoid traffic backing up on Carlisle Road and Winterberry Way, the DPW is alphabetically staggering the hours by last name and is asking for residents to come at the appropriate hour.

A-F 9-10AM
G-M 10-11AM
N-Z 11AM-Noon
All residents Noon-1PM.

For more information: https://www.bedfordma.gov/home/news/public-works-to-host-fall-recycling-events-october-1st-and-15th-2022

Let A1 DATASHRED shred your documents for you!

It’s that time of year again! The kids are back at school, and you’re looking for ways to start the year on the right foot. One great way to do this is by implementing a document shredding solution! Shredding will help eliminate old documents from last year and start fresh. Not only will this make your life easier, but it will also help keep your confidential information safe and secure. In this blog post, we will explore what schools can gain from using document shredding services.

Why Educational Organizations Should Use Document Shredding Services

All schools rely on information to function. This data is used to track finances, communicate with students and staff, and maintain day-to-day operations. However, this information can also be sensitive and confidential. If it falls into the wrong hands, it could be used for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious activity. This is why it’s so important for schools to properly dispose of their documents.

Document shredding is one of the best ways to protect your school’s confidential information. When documents are shredded, they are destroyed beyond repair. This means that even if someone were to get their hands on your shredded documents, they would not be able to piece them back together and read them.

Shredding Benefits

Here are three benefits of implementing a document shredding solution at your school today.

Protect Personal Information:
Document shredding is a great way to protect your personal information. Old documents often contain sensitive information you don’t want to get into the wrong hands. Shredding these documents will help ensure that this doesn’t happen.

Save Time and Money: Document shredding is a great way to save time and money. Searching through old documents can be time-consuming and expensive, and shredding them will help you save both of these valuable resources.

Environmentally Friendly: Document shredding is a great way to be more environmentally friendly. Old documents often end up in landfills, which take up valuable space and release harmful toxins into the environment. Shredding them instead will help reduce your school’s footprint on the planet.

Shredding Services

There are two main shredding services that your school can implement.

Scheduled Paper Shredding

Scheduled paper shredding is an excellent option for those who want to have their documents shredded regularly. Scheduled shredding can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly – whatever works best for the organization. We’ll come to your location to pick up your documents and shred them on site. Scheduled shredding is an excellent option for those who want to be sure their documents are destroyed regularly and don’t have time to do it themselves.

One-Time Shredding

A purge shredding service is the best option for offices that don’t frequently handle sensitive information but still need to get rid of papers safely and securely. This shredding service is ideal for significant purges to free up space or eliminate documents that don’t need to be saved, as the name implies.

If you’re looking for a way to start the year off on the right foot, look no further than document shredding! It’s an excellent solution for protecting your personal information, saving time and money, being more environmentally friendly, and showing your students that you care about their safety and security. Contact A1 DataShred today to get started.

City of Boston is hosting a FREE Paper Shredding for the residents of Boston, MA on Saturday, September 24, 2021, 9am-2pm. You can watch your personal documents be shredded in a mobile shredding truck. 100% of the shredded material will be recycled. Bring your unwanted documents to shred to protect your identity, such as: old tax returns, old bank/credit card statements, medical records, old paystubs and/or old utility bills. Shred your personal information to protect your identity.

An ID with a Boston address is required. A1 DATASHRED will shred up to 10 copy paper size boxes or containers of your personal documents. This event is for Boston residents only, not businesses.

For more information, please visit https://www.boston.gov/calendar/household-hazardous-waste-paper-shredding-textiles-and-electronics-drop-3

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Andrea Riley Arnesen, CFP, Chfc CASL Private Wealth Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. will host a Free Community Shred Event. There will be a mobile shredding truck to shred your documents on-site. Protect your Identity and shred your old confidential documents. Bring your old medical bills, used airline boarding passes, old tax returns, old bank/credit card statements, and/or old utility bills.

Along with shredding services, they will be collecting donations for the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter! They will be accepting pantry goods and toiletries to be donated to this local non-profit organization.

For more information see: https://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/andrea.x.riley-arnesen/events/

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The Cambridge Consumers’ Council is sponsoring a FREE Paper Shredding for the residents of Cambridge, MA. You can watch your personal documents be shredded in an A1 Datashred mobile shredding truck on site. 100% of the shredded material will be recycled. Bring your old medical records, tax returns, bank/credit card statements, ATM receipts, used airline tickets and/or utility bills. Shred your personal information to protect your identity.

Please note that this is event is based on first come, first served, or until the truck is full to capacity. Limit 5 paper size boxes per household or equivalent. This event is free and open to Cambridge residents.

Reserved parking is available on Bigelow Street adjacent to City Hall. Any meter along Bigelow Street (near Massachusetts Avenue) that has a reserved parking sign can be used temporarily.

For more information: https://www.cambridgema.gov/news/2022/09/freedocumentshreddingevent91722

Rain or Shine, A1 DATASHRED will shred your documents!

Businesses shred a lot of documents, and for a good reason. Document shredding prevents identity theft and safeguards your company against other security threats. However, some business owners might not know that there are laws surrounding document shredding. It’s essential to be aware of these laws and comply with them to protect your business.

Here are the three primary laws that apply to document shredding: HIPAA, FERPA, and FACTA. HIPAA applies to any healthcare information, FERPA applies to educational records, and FACTA applies to financial records, essential laws you need to be aware of. In this article, we will discuss these laws and how to comply with them.

HIPAA

To ensure the security of patient medical information and to secure sensitive data, the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) took effect in 1996. Most medical offices must adhere to HIPAA regulations, and those who do not adequately protect particular patient information face consequences.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was passed in 1974 to control the handling and access of educational information to public entities. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects students’ academic records. All schools must comply with FERPA, and any document that contains student information must destroy.

FACTA

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), passed in 2005, applies to virtually all American companies and people who hold or own consumer information. Credit card numbers, SSNs, driver’s license numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses are some examples of this information. The primary goal of FACTA was to prevent and reduce consumer and identity fraud cases.

How Does Secure Shredding Work?

Now that you’re aware of the three privacy laws, you may wonder how businesses can comply with these requirements. The answer is secure document shredding. Secure document shredding is the process of destroying confidential documents in a way that protects the information from being accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Secure shredding services are available to businesses of all sizes. These services provide on-site or off-site document destruction, ensuring that your confidential information is properly destroyed. Many secure shredding companies also offer recycling services, so you can be sure that your documents are securely shredded and recycled properly.

Benefits of Document Shredding

There are many benefits to shredding documents beyond compliance with laws.

Security

One of the biggest benefits of shredding documents is the increased security it provides for your business. By shredding documents, you can be sure that unauthorized individuals do not access sensitive information about your customers and employees.

Improved Organization

Another benefit of document shredding is improved organization. When you shred documents, you can clear out old files and free up storage space. This can help improve the efficiency of your office and make it easier to find important documents.

Reduced Risk of Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious problem, and businesses are often targets. However, by shredding documents, you can reduce the risk of identity theft occurring at your business.

Cost Effective

Shredding documents can also save you money. When you shred documents, you can avoid the cost of storing them and having to buy shredding equipment.

Environmentally Friendly

Many shredding companies recycle all the shredded paper bits, which helps the environment. This turns paper waste into a valuable resource instead of just taking up space in a landfill.

What Documents Should You Shred?

Not all documents need to be shredded; however, any document that contains sensitive information should be destroyed securely. In order to protect private information, it’s important to shred any records that contain:

– Customer names and addresses

– Credit card numbers

– Social security numbers

– Bank account numbers

– Date of birth

– Driver’s license number

These are just some examples of the type of information that should be shredded. If you’re not sure whether or not a document should be shredded, it’s always better to destroy them just to be safe.

How Often Should You Shred Documents?

The frequency of document shredding will depend on the type of business you have and how often you generate documents containing sensitive information. However, as a general rule, you should shred documents on a regular basis. Many businesses shred documents quarterly or even monthly.

Shred With A1 Datashred

If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable shredding company, look no further than A1 Datashred. We offer on-site and off-site document destruction services to businesses of all sizes. We also provide recycling services to ensure that your documents are properly destroyed and recycled. Contact us today to learn more about our shredding services or get a quote.