In the present day and age of high-profile data hacks and cyber-crime, many companies are forgetting to emphasize the continued importance of document storage and management. Don’t let this critical area become a surprising vulnerability. Here are 3 important tips to help your employees make good decisions when it comes to storing and archiving important… Read More »
Posts Categorized: File Shredding and Recycling
Data Destruction: How Long Should You be Holding on to Sensitive Business Information?
As more cyber security incidents occur on the global stage, more businesses are realizing they need to take serious action in order to process and manage their sensitive business information. While it can be a hassle to archive documents that no longer seem useful or needed, the truth is that certain sensitive information should be… Read More »
Are You Destroying and Keeping the Right Documents?
Document management is sometimes a tricky business. The amount of documentation that comes from running a business can be overwhelming, particularly in terms of what you are responsible for keeping and what you are obligated to destroy. Privacy laws, both in the US and abroad, are not something you can ignore. Governments are becoming increasingly… Read More »
Why you should really consider properly and professionally shredding old business documents
There are many security concerns when it comes to destroying old business documents, but surprisingly many companies still fail to manage their documents properly. The risk of identity theft, corporate espionage, and even fines due to compliance failures are all potential repercussions of such negligence. Here are just a few of the reasons why properly… Read More »
New Privacy and Data Security Guidance and Rules on Tap for 2017
A new year has begun, and there are plenty of new privacy and data security rules lined up to change the business world. Here is a brief overview of the state regulatory changes, federal guidance updates, and global initiatives that will have an impact on your day to day business. State Regulatory Changes The big… Read More »
Understanding Data Security in the Medical Industry – Disposing of Old X-rays and Film
The healthcare industry offers unique challenges in data security. As hospitals and clinics move patient information to the cloud, cyber security vulnerabilities and intrusions pose very real risks for both security and reputation. The benefits of care delivery and organizational efficiency on digital records management systems are clear and industry changing, but the expanded use… Read More »
Going Back to the Basics: How to Create a Computer Password That Can’t be Easily Accessed
Amazingly, people still get caught using terrible passwords on their online accounts. This might seem like a small risk to take, but hackers are getting smarter about guessing user’s credentials. Passwords like “PASSWORD” “123456” and others are commonly used but easily guessed even by amature cyber criminals. It’s important to use high-quality passwords that don’t… Read More »
Is Document Destruction More than Tearing Up a Sensitive Piece of Information?
Yes! There is so much more to destroying a document properly than ripping up some paper and throwing it in the trash. Something so easily destroyed is easily reassembled and your information is not secure. There are issues of properly managing hard copy document destruction, digital file destruction, compliance issues, and waste management as well.… Read More »
How to Effectively Destroy an Old Computer
Our computers inevitably become centers of our most personal information. Important files are saved to hard drives, passwords and even credit card information is often accessible if your device gets into the wrong hands. So when it comes to disposing of old computers, you want to make sure any information once held within is no… Read More »
Why You Should Properly Recycle Destroyed Documents
Despite advances in paperless productivity, most businesses still inevitably create a large amount of hard copy documents and records. The question of what to do when those documents no longer are needed becomes one of combined convenience and security. Once documents are properly destroyed, do you know how to go about disposing of the remaining… Read More »
