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Internal Data Breach Dangers

A blog we previously wrote detailed the dangers that go along with employees bringing their work home. As it turns out,

What Every Business Should Know about HIPAA

If your business handles patient information, keep reading. Patient information security is highly regulated and should be taken very seriously. Maintaining proper patient records and keeping the information they contain confidential is your legal requirement. Violations to HIPPA regulations can cost you your reputation as well as thousands in fines. So what sensitive information is protected by HIPPA? According to

Identity Theft-What Are the Chances

In 2019, according to Identity Force 14.4 million consumers were the victims of identity theft. Identity theft is largely defined as your personal information being used against you to commit fraud. Identity theft hurts your credit and reputation and can cost you time and money. Below are some unusual, but far too common examples of the crime. Identity theft victim

Where Can I Shred Paper for Free?

If you are like most people you understand the importance of destroying sensitive paper documents before you dispose of them. Even so, according to the Federal Trade Commission, roughly 9 million Americans have their identity stolen every year. This statistic means it is likely you or someone you know has been a victim.    You may be wondering, is document shredding ever free? The quick answer is sometimes.  The chart below outlines the most common shredding

Going Back to the Office

Over the course of the last 13 months we have changed the way we do nearly everything. From eating out and haircuts to family gatherings and sporting events, but perhaps the way we were affected the most was Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The modifications and adaptations were swift and significant. Covid-19 not only impacted the way

The history of the paper shredder

History is one of those subjects that you either love or hate. But regardless of your opinion, history teaches us about the past and provides a pretty good explanation of how we got to today. So what about the history of secure shredding? As you search for businesses for your drop off paper shredding service needs, have you wondered where did

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