Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Data breach”
With over 164.68 million records exposed in 2019 through data breaches, reviewing your business security risks annually makes good sense. Many business owners are savvy about basic fraud prevention and protecting consumer data but digital copiers can be the source for a data breach that is often overlooked. Multi-function copy machines are essential to the success of any business—from making …
As if the COVID-19 pandemic were not enough, businesses and consumers need to be hyper-vigilant about their personal information and it landing in the wrong hands. In October it was announced that Blackbaud, a cloud-based fundraising database management vendor for non-profits and educational institutions, became victim to a ransomware attack beginning in February 2020, which remained undetected until May 2020. Blackbaud …
A recent data breach at a Park ’N Fly in Oregon has the U.S. Secret Service called in to investigate. This could have a broad impact on consumers flying into and out of the state for years to come. Data breaches like these are becoming all too common and costly. In fact, in 2014, the Identity Theft Resource Center documented …
Most of us put our trust in the companies, both online and in person, that hold on to our secure information. Unfortunately computer hackers outmaneuver the security processes required by state and national laws and end up costing companies millions of dollars, but most importantly, confidential consumer information. The following famous data security breaches show vulnerabilities companies possess that allow …
Data breaches occur; it is a fact of life that we must live with. We can however prepare and minimize damage by following state laws that require data breach notifications. Currently, 46 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands require an organization to notify others when a breach has occurred. These state laws require …
A recent data breach of protected health information has resulted in a $1.2 million dollar fine. Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued the fine to Affinity Health Plan, Inc in the wake of the breach. Affinity Health Plan is a not-for-profit managed care plan serving the New York metropolitan area. Affinity was notified of the breach …
In our post about third-party security risks , we briefly mentioned the cost of data breaches caused by third-party vendors. Something we haven’t talked much about until this point, however, is the true cost of data breaches to your business. For anyone who isn’t sure about the risks to your business that come along with a data breach, let’s take a look at some …
Running a successful and efficient business is something owners, shareholders and engaged employees alike aspire to do. It goes without saying that the increasing demands on our time, a struggling economy and the desire to do more with less drive business decisions. Determining what takes precedence and where precious resources get spent is incredibly important. This brings me to the …
“DataShield exceeded my expectations in every way. They called ahead of time and showed up promptly at the agreed-upon time. Our pickup driver is always very polite, courteous, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend DataShield to anyone looking for dependable, professional, and secure data destruction services.”
Jon A.
Business Manager
“It’s amazing to work with Todd from DataShield. DataShield as a company is so helpful, and they assist me whenever I need items picked up prior to my scheduled time. Todd, the driver who picks up my paper, is the most awesome guy EVER!”
Sara S.
“Ramon's smile is contagious, and he always seems to be having the best day! He goes about his business in a professional manner, and is in and out of here without any fanfare. We appreciate his professionalism, and his cheerful personality.”
Joan E.
“My DataShield driver is always fast and friendly when he comes on our routine paper shredding day.”
Sherrie C.
Customer, Zaiss & Company
“This morning Tyler from DataShield came into our office for our scheduled pickup, which happened to be a busy Friday morning. He patiently waited because the area was slightly congested with customers and employees. He was considerate and polite, yet efficient in doing his job with care to not disrupt the office. He was cheerful, friendly, and brought a smile to our face. We look forward to seeing him again. Thanks for the great customer service!”
Vicki
Customer, Heartland Properties
“I just wanted to compliment DataShield on their employee, Corey, who has been helping us each week. He is consistently on time, friendly, happy, and has a smile on his face. People like this can be difficult to find so please let him know we appreciate his attitude and please ask DataShield to keep him around.”
Julia K. Palzer
Office Manager
“The guys who service our account are just AWESOME! They have the greatest attitudes. They are helpful and considerate, plus they always have a smile on their face!”
Carol Bush
Office Services Coordinator/Licensing
“Here at Marks, Clare, Richards we found ourselves in the need of more room due to growth in our organization. We enlisted DataShield to consult with us on the best way to manage a review retention, and in some matters, [the] destruction of our clients’ confidential and private files. They developed a schedule and plan for us that was realistic and manageable for our staff to work efficiently on both their daily responsibilities and this project. As a partner with the firm, I have the peace of mind knowing that all of these confidential records were securely destroyed. You can trust DataShield with your confidential information whether the project is large or small, paper or hard drives, they handle it all with a professional and knowledgeable staff.”
Dirk V. Block
Partner
“The security of your private and confidential information is very important to us. In fact, it’s at the core of what we do. DataShield has all necessary controls in place, so we can be confident that our private information is being properly disposed of. From pulverizing paper to shredding hard drives (and other media) they meet all of our information destruction needs. DataShield helped us to implement a comprehensive information disposal policy that provides us with the confidence we need to know that we are securing our clients’ information.”
Bailie Shada
CAO Information Security Officer