Identity Theft News
Industries We Serve: Education
Legal Shred offers secure, safe document destruction services for educational facilities. Document destruction is a must-have for any entity that deals with sensitive information. Improperly disposing of documents that contain personal information can lead to data breaches, identity theft, and wreak havoc on any business or institution’s reputation. Legal Shred proudly services all businesses and…
Read MoreWho We Serve: Residential Customers & Communities
Legal Shred is proud to offer residential shredding in addition to our other identity-protection services. We are in the business of helping, well, other businesses protect the identities of customers and clients, but we don’t just focus on the corporate world. As the identity protection specialist, Legal Shred is devoted to residential customers and the…
Read MoreIndustries We Serve: Law Firms
We assist law firms to build a secure and legal shredding program for their practices, which is why we are proud to bear the name Legal Shred. No one is more versed on legal matters than lawyers, so legal and compliant document destruction is not an unfamiliar topic with law firms across the country. As…
Read MoreHow Do Shredding Trucks Differ From In-house Shredders?
How Do Mobile Shredding Trucks Differ From In-house Shredders? A brief look at the heart of our business: our mobile shredding trucks! So you’ve decided to contract with Legal Shred to help destroy your documents. Congratulations! You are taking an active part in protecting your identity by properly shredding your documents instead of tossing them…
Read MoreLegal Shred, Secure Document Destruction Specialists: Who We Serve
Legal Shred, Secure Document Destruction Specialists: Who We Serve Legal Shred can help businesses and residents alike protect their information through secure document destruction. No job is too big or too small. Identity protection is not a problem exclusive to a specific set of individuals, rather it is a large scale issue that can affect…
Read MoreDocument Retention 101: Keep This, Toss That
Document Retention 101: Keep This, Toss That The length of time you should keep a document depends on various factors. Do you know what to keep and what to toss? As business owners and consumers, we’ve amassed plenty of paperwork that can be complicated to track and file. The digital age has certainly made it…
Read MoreThe Consequences of Improperly Destroying Data
The Consequences of Improperly Destroying Data Improperly destroying data or sensitive information presents the risk of identity theft. What are the consequences? Records management is an important aspect of running a tight ship, but storage and retrieval are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to data management. Whether it’s paper or digital…
Read MoreIs Your Personal Information At Risk?
Is Your Personal Information At Risk? Identity theft protection might seem like a hassle, but remembering these simple tips can save you from a worst case scenario. With the advancement in technology, how we process and send information has never been easier. Our daily tasks now involve handheld devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and even…
Read MoreWhat Is a Data Breach Anyway?
Data breaches do not discriminate, but a few things are certain: they are destructive, they are expensive, and they can wreck a company and brand. A quick Web search of the term “data breach” will yield plenty of results, mostly headlines from around the globe about some big company being the victim of stolen data.…
Read MoreErasing, Degaussing, and Destroying Hard Drives, Which Method is Best?
Erasing, Degaussing, and Destroying Hard Drives, Which Method is Best? Your hard drive is a powerhouse of information. As we move towards a more digital society, computers are used to do and store more, which means that our devices are fountains of sensitive information. Security should always remain a top priority, specifically when it comes…
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