Hard Drive Destruction
Start the New Year Off Right: Shred Old Documents and Devices
The end of the year might have you feeling a bit overwhelmed with paper and device clutter, but routine shredding services can help keep your space clean and organized. With the new year upon us, many of us are writing up our list of resolutions. Whether it’s getting healthier or organizing your space, change starts…
Read MoreNew iPhone or Device for Christmas? Make Sure You Destroy Your Old One!
Christmas is finally here, and for many gift recipients, there may be a shiny new device sitting under the Christmas tree. Whether it’s a new phone or tablet, it has certainly been a great year for new technology, meaning there are loads of options for the gadget lovers in your life. As you get to…
Read MoreThink Your Identity Is Only At Risk Online? Think Again
Data breaches and online identity theft may seem most common this time of year, but offline identity theft can also happen this time of year. With so much emphasis on data breaches and online identity theft, it is easy to lose sight of other dangers around us. Online identity theft, especially during the holiday shopping…
Read MoreGetting Your Annual Flu Shot? Make Sure Your Identity Is Protected
Do you know where and how your personal health information is being stored when you go for your annual flu shot? While the seasonal flu can fluctuate year round, the CDC states that flu season can begin as early as October and continue into as late as May. Â With flu season underway, many are headed…
Read MoreWhat Happens To Shredded Paper?
When it’s time to get rid of paper waste, is it better to recycle or to shred? With document destruction, it’s not a question of choosing – you can do both! While paper is a necessity across nearly every industry, it has become quite the enemy because of its overabundance. Paper is just a given;…
Read MoreWhat Is A Data Breach and How Can You Protect Yourself?
The latest online hack at Equifax, which has compromised the personal information of as many as 143 million Americans has left many baffled as to how companies protect the information of their customers. Equifax has created a security website detailing the breach and offering advice on follow-up actions for consumers. People’s names, Social Security numbers,…
Read MoreData Breach Prevention: Do You Do Any of THESE Work Habits? You May Be Compromising Your Work Security
If you’re guilty of any of these work habits, you may be more susceptible to a data breach than you realize. In 2016, reported data breaches increased by 40%. Yahoo also announced the largest data breach in history last year, affecting more than one billion accounts. More recently, Equifax made it known that hackers broke…
Read MoreData Retention 101: What to Keep, What to Delete
Data retention isn’t about keeping all of your data. It’s knowing what to keep and what to delete permanently. Whether you’re a small business or a corporate enterprise, developing a data retention policy is crucial for cost management, liability, and keeping processes running smoothly. When it comes to electronic data, exactly how much are you…
Read MoreData Hoarding? Shred Those Drives and Unused Documents
Data hoarding is just like physical hoarding: it creates useless junk that makes it very difficult to find what we need when we need it. Shred unused drives and documents! Collecting data, while useful, can quickly become a problem if collection turns into data hoarding. Organizations have reacted to the data explosion by hoarding data…
Read MoreHard Drive Destruction Myths Debunked
Think hard drive destruction is as easy as using a magnet? Think again. So you have a hard drive that needs to be destroyed, but you’re not sure how to go about it. There are a lot of myths out there on how to do it yourself, but this is not a job you want…
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