Shredding Laws
How 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 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…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About School Records
School Record Shredding? Here are some best practices for destroying student data. September is a month to say goodbye to summer and hello to school! Whether it’s elementary, middle school, high school, and even college, if you’ve been a student, then you most certainly have a student record. What exactly happens to those records once…
Read MoreIndustries 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 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 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…
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