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Shredding Myths Debunked
Shredding Myths Debunked Document destruction is an important aspect of corporate and personal identity protection. Â While many understand the benefits of properly shredding sensitive information, there are a lot of myths circulating about what document destruction really is. Why is hiring a document destruction specialist so important? Here are the most popular myths debunked –…
Read MoreLocked Storage + Routine Service = Better Identity Protection
Locked Storage + Routine Service = Better Identity Protection Identity theft cases across the U.S. are on the rise, which is why it’s important for businesses to take the proper precautions to protect and secure sensitive information. While many thieves scour the Internet for personal information, some still rely on old-fashioned methods, like mail theft…
Read MoreICYMI: Legal Shred’s 6 Month Retrospective
ICYMI: Legal Shred’s 6 Month Retrospective As we look back on 2016 thus far, the past 6 months have been remarkable in many ways. Here at Legal Shred, we have been busy expanding and growing to meet and exceed the needs of our customer base. We have built relationships with clients, which has been vital…
Read MoreTop 3 Interesting Items Destroyed By Legal Shred
Top 3 Interesting Items Destroyed By Legal Shred As the identity protection company, we talk a lot about how and when to destroy your old documents, as well as measures to take to secure and protect your sensitive information.  Below are the Top 3 Interesting Items Destroyed By Legal Shred. Our trucks have seen a lot…
Read More5 Document Destruction Myths You Should Ignore
5 Document Destruction Myths You Should Ignore If you run a business, then you already collect sensitive information in some capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, names, birthdates, addresses, and social security numbers. In the wrong hands, this information can cause a lot of problems with identity theft for both the individual and…
Read MoreEarth Day Is Almost Here. How Does Your Paper Waste Measure Up?
4/13/2016 – In today’s digital age, people are considering how and when they can go paperless to produce less waste, but the fact of the matter is, many organizations still rely on paper documents. The financial services sector is still grappling with legacy systems and complex processes that were designed for paper and phone. Insurance…
Read MoreFamily finances: It’s a paper world, so dispose of documents securely
Family finances: It’s a paper world, so dispose of documents securely By Alan Lavine and Gail Liberman 3/10/2006 – Family finances: It’s a paper world, so dispose of documents securely Friday, March 10, 2006 By Alan Lavine and Gail Liberman Do you have as many boxes full of old tax returns and documents cluttering your…
Read MoreNew York City Shredding – Caution after pair of scares
New York City Shredding – Caution after pair of scares RANDI F. MARSHALL AND HENRY GILGOFF 6/26/2005 – Chuck Schalk received a call two years ago from American Express profusely thanking him for becoming a cardholder. Just one problem: Schalk never applied for an American Express credit card. With more digging, the Oceanside resident found…
Read MoreIf companies cheat, they get burned
If companies cheat, they get burned Startribune 6/5/2005 – Why would a typical jury see fit to award more than $29 million to somebody who might not normally have commanded much sympathy? Because juries expect fair play, and this jury decided that this plaintiff’s employer did not play fair, not only in its treatment of…
Read MoreConcerns at A.C.L.U. Over Document Shredding
Concerns at A.C.L.U. Over Document Shredding STEPHANIE STROMÂ 6/5/2005 – The American Civil Liberties Union has been shredding some documents over the repeated objections of its records manager and in conflict with its longstanding policies on the preservation and disposal of records. The matter has fueled a dispute at the organization over internal operations, one of…
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