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3 Problems with DIY Shredding
To reduce identity theft and business fraud risks, every business should shred confidential documents. But is a store-bought shredder the best solution? In this blog, we highlight three problems with do-it-yourself (DIY) shredding. 1. Paper Shredders Are Slow Shredding documents with an office paper shredder in not the most efficient method of document destruction. Shredding…
Read MoreWhat to Consider When Choosing a Shredding Company
Paper shredding is the cornerstone of any corporate information security program. But how do you choose a shredding partner you can trust? In this blog, we highlight several important factors to consider when choosing a shredding company. 1. Experience Find out how long a shredding company has been in business before deciding to use their…
Read MoreKnowing Your Shredding Service Options
In today’s complex world, having a comprehensive data security solution is a must. You can’t protect one part of your information and ignore the rest. In this blog, we outline which shredding service options to consider. Paper Shredding Every organization has unique document destruction needs. A shredding provider should offer flexible service options to suit…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask a Shredding and Destruction Provider
Outsourcing your information destruction isn’t always easy. You must have confidence knowing your provider is protecting your privacy. To make sure you are choosing the most trustworthy shredding and destruction company, ask the following questions: How long have you been in the shredding business? In shredding and destruction, experience matters. Choosing a shredding and destruction…
Read More5 Reasons to Outsource Your Small Business Shredding
Document shredding isn’t just for large corporations; small businesses have confidential documents too. How does your company dispose of sensitive records? In this blog, we offer five reasons to outsource your shredding to a qualified paper shredding company. 1. Identity Theft Prevention In-house shredding can lead to exposure of personal information, especially when shredded documents…
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Product Destruction Service
What do you do with recalled, expired, damaged products that need to be removed from the market? Tossing unwanted products or defective merchandise in a trash or recycling bin may seem like a viable answer but it can tarnish your brand, increase your liability exposure and lead to non-compliance fines. In this blog, we discuss…
Read More10 Ways to Protect Your Privacy in 2020
First the bad news: your privacy is more vulnerable than ever. Attackers have an array of unlimited tools and methods to steal your personal information. The good news is you can do something about it. In this blog, we offer ten ways you can protect your privacy in 2020. Use a Residential Shredding Service One…
Read More4 Shredding Resolutions for 2020
2020 is right around the corner, offering a fresh opportunity to bolster your document destruction practices. In this blog, we offer four shredding resolutions to make for the New Year. 1. Update Your Final Disposition Schedule Document retention and disposition policies should be updated every year. Since retention and disposition obligations vary from industry to…
Read MoreThe Top Pitfalls of In-House Shredding
Are you shredding documents in house? In this blog, we examine the risks of in-house shredding and offer tips for avoiding them. Lack of Customer Privacy If you are a financial advisor, doctor, accountant, or manage any other type of business, your clients trust you with their personal information. Whether you handle just personally identifiable…
Read MoreAnswers to The Top 5 Hard Drive Shredding Questions
Identity theft prevention is more than destroying paper records. Hard drives and other digital devices store enormous volumes of sensitive data. In this blog, we answer the top five hard drive shredding questions. Q: Why do I need to shred my hard drives? A: Careless disposal of hard drives causes several problems. First, hard drives…
Read More10 Excellent Reasons to Use a Shredding Service
What do you do with your unwanted paper documents? Do you toss them in a blue recycling bin, or do you shred them with an office shredder? Did you know there’s a better way? In this blog, we offer 10 excellent reasons to use a shredding service. 1. Customer Trust When your customers know you…
Read MoreHow Scheduled Shredding Can Ensure Compliance
Every business has a legal obligation to protect private consumer, medical, and financial data. Failure to meet regulatory privacy and security rules can result in fines, legal action, and even criminal prosecution of corporate officers. In this blog, we discuss how scheduled shredding helps your company comply with state and federal regulations. Privacy Assurance While…
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