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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,

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

ShredFest 3.0!

DataShield is happy to announce our partnership in ShredFest 3.0, a special event dedicated to protecting you from identity theft. ShredFest 3.0 will be on April 6. It’s all free! For more information see the video below. Shredfest 2013

Why Data Compliance Matters for Your Small Business

As a small business, shredding your documents and data involves more than just keep your customers’ information safe — it’s about complying with the law. A number of federal laws dictate how your business must get rid of its information, and maintaining compliance is an important component of being successful. To get you started on the right track, here are

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