Posts by Sean Fredricks
Top Trends in Data Security
How safe is our information online and how can we protect ourselves? Here are the top trends in data security… With a record number of leaks, hacks, and breaches, 2017 proved to be the worst year for network security. Unfortunately, 2018 is not off to a better start. Cambridge Analytica gained access to private information…
Read MoreGeneral Data Protection Regulation or GDPR: What You Need to Know
Learn about the General Data Protection Regulation and the requirements for GDPR compliance. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the Data Protection Directive in Spring 2018 as the primary law regulating how companies protect EU citizens’ personal data. If you run a business in the U.S., why should you care? While it’s true…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning? Don’t Forget to Shred
Ensure that old media and paper files are properly disposed of by relying on a professional document destruction service this spring. Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to go through all of your unused and unneeded documents and electronics that can potentially put you at risk for identity theft. A clean office…
Read MoreElectronic Waste Recycling
Don’t toss your old hard drives in the trash. Not only is it bad for the environment, it runs the risk of identity theft. Computers and other electronics do not have an indefinite life span. While we rely on cloud technology to store much of our data, the truth is computers and hard drives will…
Read MoreAs the Cost of Square Footage Increases, Don’t Waste Valuable Space (and Protect Your Identity, Too)
Paying for external storage? Using up your space unnecessarily? Here’s how to assess your needs and save your money (and your identity). You live in your home. You pay good money for your space. If you own a business, you probably spend a significant amount of your revenue on a place to run the ship.…
Read MoreUniform and Managed Workwear Destruction Services
Branded uniforms can aid fraudulent use if they fall into the wrong hands. Don’t just toss them, destroy them. Your company’s uniforms are an important way of identifying your staff members. This is especially true of first responders, such as police officers, firefighters and EMTs. When uniforms become damaged or unusable, or if your company…
Read MoreOverruns, Defective Products, and More: Destroying the Excess
If your business manufactures products that need to be destroyed because of overruns or production defects, Legal Shred can help. A company’s trade secrets and intellectual property create incentives for entrepreneurs and investors to commit the necessary resources to research, develop, and market new products, process improvements, and new services. When it comes to…
Read MoreTax Season Identity Protection Tips
Stay safe with Legal Shred’s tax season identity protection tips. The Internal Revenue Service takes every precaution to protect taxpayers and help victims of identity theft and refund fraud, but taxpayers should also take steps to mitigate tax season identity theft. Identity thieves can compromise your identity by trying to file fraudulent refund claims using…
Read MoreIndustries We Serve: CPAs, Bookkeepers, and More
CPAs: We have you covered for professional and legal shredding services. With just a few weeks left in the tax season, accountants and tax preparers are busy filing yearly returns for their clients. What happens to that paperwork once the season is over, and where are old tax records going once they are no longer…
Read MoreThe Legal Shred Monthly Blog Roundup: Tax Identity Theft, Choosing the Right Partner, and More!
The February blog roundup from the identity protection experts at Legal Shred February may be the shortest month of the year, but identity theft and protection never slows down. Identity theft is a serious matter, and by taking proactive measures to protect your personal information, you can help prevent identity theft from happening to you.…
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