It’s easy to forget the hard drive tucked away in your old office computer is more than aging hardware. It’s a treasure trove of information. Financial records, employee details, business contracts, and even personal messages might still live dormant inside, waiting for someone to uncover them. Don’t be fooled by the fact that the drive…
Protecting confidential information has never been more important for businesses. Rising cyber threats and data breaches have put companies on high alert, costing millions in fines and reputational damage. However, not all information leaks stem from sophisticated cyberattacks. Many organizations unintentionally expose sensitive data through overlooked mistakes. This blog will explore ten surprising yet common…
Formed in 1996 and mandated as a federal law, HIPAA Compliance (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) was established to help prevent fraud from taking place. This act is also designed to protect the personal information of healthcare patients. Ultimately, the act orders that all healthcare providers across the United States must abide by particular security…
It’s a well known fact throughout the shredding industry that on-site shredding is the most secure of the shred services. For those who don’t have any experience working with shredding services, you may have heard this is the case but not really have any idea as to why. We’ll shed some light on why that…
Secure file shredding has become increasingly important for large and small organizations as it provides an essential safeguard against unauthorized access to their confidential information. Not only can secure shredding help protect valuable data, but it can also provide environmental benefits due to its sustainable nature. For companies that value sustainability as part of their…
With identity theft and data breaches at an all-time high, organizations must implement security strategies for disposing of confidential documents. Whether it’s customer information or financial records – proper shredding protocols are essential for maintaining security. Not only does paper shredding reduce the risk of fraud and invasion of privacy, but it also complies with…
Like most businesses, you probably think shredding your sensitive documents in-house is the best way to protect them from prying eyes. After all, what could be more secure than keeping them under lock and key in your office? Unfortunately, this is only sometimes the case. You should be aware of several potential risks associated with…
The security of confidential documents must be a priority for any business or company, especially when it comes to corporate documents like financial reports or employee contracts. Proper document destruction is essential to protecting information and ensuring compliance with privacy laws, healthcare industry regulations, and other legal requirements. In this blog post, we’ll take a…