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The Most Overlooked Aspect of Data Security

It just might be one of the most exciting occurrences in the work place, the IT upgrade. Keeping up with technology is difficult, and the promise of enhanced productivity and ease of use is alluring. A rush to upgrade, however, could deliver a devastating blow to your company’s data security based on how you’re approaching data destruction and document disposal.

Hundreds of Personal Documents Discovered in Dumpster

Yet another case of sensitive documents discovered in a dumpster. The discovery occurred outside of a Sylvan Learning Center in Beaverton, Oregon. Hundreds of documents containing names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and even credit card numbers were found in the dumpster, exactly the kind of stuff that an ID thief would be looking for. After all the press

What to Look for in an Electronic Recycler

Electronic waste poses a serious threat to both the environment and the population when disposed of incorrectly.  Electronic waste, or e-waste, represents the fastest growing segment of waste in the industrialized world, making electronic recycling services important to have on hand. Recycling your old electronics helps keep your home and organization free from the piles of old equipment, creating a

Confidential Documents Found in Atlanta Dumpster

By Erica Byfield Atlanta – From WSBTV Discovery of Confidential Documents A tip from a Channel 2 Action News viewer has led to the discovery of hundreds of documents with people’s names, birth dates and Social Security numbers in a dumpster. Gregory Evans told Channel 2’s Erica Byfield he was walking his dog on Renaissance Parkway in midtown Atlanta on

World’s Biggest Data Breaches Visualized

There’s a great infographic at InformationIsBeautiful.net showing some of the largest data breaches in the world. This graph is interactive and has some great information! Credits Design & concept: David McCandless Code: Tom Evans Tech: VizSweet Balloon Race Research: Miriam Quick, Ella Hollowood, Christian Miles, Dan Hampson Sources: IdTheftCentre, DataBreaches.net, news reports Data: bit.ly/bigdataleaks

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