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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,

Compliance and the Cloud

Whether we like it or not, the tech world is changing: ZDnet estimates that the amount of data in the cloud will reach 1.2 zettabytes — that’s 1.2 trillion gigabytes. If written on DVDs, that’s enough to reach from the earth to the moon and back, by the end of the year. This is good in some ways: storing data

Why Shred?

We all know we should destroy confidential documents but knowing why may be less apparent.  If you’re reading this blog you already know that paper shredding has value and can protect you, but let’s go through the reasons why. Why shredding sensitive documents is critical: It’s the law. If you own a business, you handle personal information.  In this case shredding

This Week in Identity Theft

At DataShield, we spend a lot of time talking about the dangers of identity theft — but even so, it’s often easy to forget that people have their identities stolen on a regular basis. Identity Theft Cases This Week As a reminder of the real-life dangers of identity theft, here are a few notable cases from around the country from

PHI: What It Is and Why It Matters

We’re no strangers to the importance of compliance and what it means to your small business. We’ve mentioned PHI and the important role it plays in the shredding personal health information. For those in the know, a discussion of PHI may seem inconsequential, but for those who are unaware, what exactly is PHI, and why does it matter? PHI: Three

How to Prevent and Fight Identity Theft

Whether you like it or not, identity theft isn’t going away. Consumers are not only aware of identity theft, they’re rightfully concerned. Learning about identity theft is the first step to protecting yourself from its negative outcomes. According to the Department of Justice, the most common types of identity theft are: Shoulder Surfing: Someone physically observing you entering information on

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