Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “shredding”
Today, a majority of business is conducted online or electronically. Bank transactions, payments, applications, emails, etc., are all a part of our normal day to day activities online. This information is stored and recorded on the hard drives of the machines we’re using which can be a treasure trove of information for an identity thief. So you think, it’s no …
As more and more companies move to a more electronic based record keeping system, there becomes an increased risk involving the security of this information. This risk management is especially critical for health care organizations. Protecting information of their patients requires the design and implementation of an information security program that exceeds regulatory compliance. In September 2020, the National Institute …
So you hired a professional shredding company, and everything looked fine at a distance. You felt like it was a secure process because you watched it happen in the parking lot—but what you assumed was coming out as a final product could get you in trouble. Just because “shredding” is in the name of someone’s destruction process, doesn’t mean it …
If you are one of our customers, a potential customer, or follow our blog, it’s possible that you have spent some time wondering exactly what happens behind the scenes at DataShield. In our eyes, what we do is very interesting, so we thought we would take some time to show you what goes on behind closed — and very secure …
We all know we should destroy confidential documents but knowing why may be less apparent. Tax returns, bank statements, utility bills, pay stubs, junk mail, medical records all are targets of identity thieves. 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 …
Keeping your documents and data secure can be exhausting. The fact that the risk of personal identity theft is relatively low should not keep you from making sure all of your personal information is safe. Knowing the differences and similarities between document and data destruction is not only informative, but will also help keep you safe in the long run. …
Business owners and consumers alike are faced with dilemmas about disposing confidential documents on a daily basis: What is shredding and why is it important? What needs shredding? Is it necessary to go through the extra time and expense for shredding confidential information? What constitutes a sensitive document and what are the repercussions if you choose to throw the material …
“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.
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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