There is a new identity theft case every 14 seconds according to the National Council of Identity Theft Protection (NCITP). Identity theft is becoming a more common crime in the United States since digitized money transfers are much more common. According to the NCITP, 33%...
Keeping your personal or business information secure should be a priority. Regardless of the industry, you are ensuring that the sensitive information of your employees and business is completely destroyed. That’s why choosing a shredding service is an important decision that shouldn’t be overlooked. It...
Most people are concerned with privacy and security at several levels. On the home front in addition to being conscious about cyber security and smart doorbell cameras, what do you do with hard copies that contain sensitive information? If you’re working from home your paper...
Whether you are a household, a small company, or a large corporation, you are continuously receiving financial documents. From monthly bank statements, receipts from purchases, balance sheets, tax returns, etc., it can be challenging to determine what to do with all of the financial statements. Every...
Shredding documents can be a delicate topic in a law firm. Should you keep that document, or can you dispose of it? This article will help you determine the ethics behind destroying legal documents. There are laws that stipulate how professionals dispose of confidential documents. But...
Moving can be a stressful time – especially right now. Houses are selling left and right, meaning that buyers and sellers alike are having to move quickly and efficiently. In order to do so, it may be time to do some cleaning. It can be...
With more sophisticated methods surfacing for stealing private data, some people are quick to forget how simple it can be to snag confidential information in the form of physical records. With employees keeping various documents on their desks and in unlocked physical files, could your...
Clutter is frustrating, and springtime is the ideal time to clean out unnecessary mess from your home. Now, in the midst of tax season, it may seem that old tax information is part of the chaos. It can be tempting to trash all these records...
Not all shredders are created equally, nor do they need to be. In fact, there are a variety of shredders, each designed for jobs of varying sizes and security. So, how do you decide the right shredder for your application? The best way is to determine...
Almost everyone is aware of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). However, some people may be unaware of the major implications for companies that are unable to comply with HIPAA rules. With the addition of the HITECH Act, which encouraged healthcare providers to utilize...