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Take the Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Paper Shredding Facts?
Here at Legal Shred, we talk a lot about safe and secure document destruction and paper shredding, from federal laws to securing your own identity protection. How well do YOU know how to protect your yourself and what papers should be tossed, saved, and destroyed? Take our quiz to find out! [WpProQuiz 1]
Read MoreTips (and Tricks!) for Halloween Identity Protection
Stay safe this Halloween with some identity protection tips and tricks. Halloween is a fun, yet scary time of year. While some of the scaring is intentional and in the spirit of the holiday, no one should fear for their identities and protecting their information. Focus on the scares that are fun, open a bag…
Read MoreFederal Versus State Paper Shredding Laws
How well do you know federal and state paper shredding laws? Paper is a necessity for businesses, and how we keep and dispose of documents largely depends on its contents, and the rules and regulations. You can’t just toss any old document in a trash receptacle, as it may contain confidential business, employee, or customer…
Read MoreTo Shred or Not to Shred? Don’t Let Employees Decide.
Don’t let your employees decide what needs to be shredded. When in doubt, shred it all to avoid employee theft or error. Paper can gather up rather quickly in an office environment. Perhaps that box of paper isn’t a requirement to keep, but what if personal information found its way into the trash receptacle? What…
Read MoreMaking the Case for Outsourced Shredding
You outsource your cleaning. You outsource your water delivery. You even outsource machine repair. Why not outsource your paper shredding? Busy offices don’t have the time or money to waste on services that are easily performed by third-party vendors. If you rent or own a heavily-used copier and printer, would you fork over an annual…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Hate Your Office Shredder
How much time is wasted on in-house document destruction? Save time and money when Legal Shred handles your paper shredding services. Shredding sensitive information is a job best left to the professionals. While an in-house office shredder may seem like a wise investment, the truth of the matter is, office shredders aren’t as efficient as…
Read MoreHow Costly Is a Data Breach?
How Costly Is a Data Breach? Data breach costs are on the rise, and the number might seem shocking. As the wave of data breaches continues to roll on, consumers are worried that their personal information may be compromised. The cost of the burden is far worse for businesses; the concern lies in loss of…
Read MoreIdentity Protection: Social Media
The increased use of social media means more opportunities to steal identities or perpetrate fraud online, and there are a number of ways criminals can use this platform to wreak havoc on users. We have fastly become a connected society, so much so that even our social lives are happening online. While no internet connection…
Read MoreHow Do EMV Chips Protect Identity?
How Do EMV Chips Protect Identity? Since EMV chips will soon be the norm, it’s a good idea to understand the basics and why there is a nationwide shift towards their use. EMV chips are a hot topic these days in identity protection, but there’s still some confusion over what EMV chips are and how…
Read MoreIndustries We Serve: Nonprofits
How long should nonprofit organizations retain business-related records? Read on to learn more about our nonprofit shredding services. Aside from businesses, residential communities, educational facilities, and other entities, Legal Shred is proud to also service the nonprofit community. A nonprofit is a tax-exempt organization that serves the public interest. In general, the purpose of nonprofits…
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