A document destruction policy is crucial to safeguarding your information. Here’s why. 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 easier for us to retain records and as much as we’d like to toss it all in the…

Why was a dermatology practice fined $150,000 for a lost thumb drive? A Concord, Massachusetts dermatology practice was recently fined $150,000 due to a lost thumb drive. While a lost thumb drive might seem innocuous, this particular one was a healthcare practice nightmare simply because of its contents. According to HIPAAOne, the thumb drive contained…

Here’s why tax accountants need a shred policy like everyone else. With just a few weeks left in the tax season, accountants and tax preparers are busy filing yearly returns for their clients. What happens to that paperwork once the season is over, and where are old tax records going once they are no longer…

How are you staying safe as you file your taxes this year?  Read on to learn key privacy tips for optimal tax season identity protection. Consumers are at an advantage with the many available methods to file their tax returns. Whether it’s electronic filing, self-service software solutions, or using a tax professional, all come with…

Did you know that taxpayers can encounter identity theft involving their tax returns in several ways? Here are some key tax season identity protection tips. The Internal Revenue Service takes every precaution to protect taxpayers and help victims of identity theft and refund fraud, but taxpayers should also take steps to mitigate tax season identity…

It’s a great time to think about consumer protection and what’s happening with all of that junk mail you’ve been receiving.  Read on to learn more about our junk mail shredding services. National Consumer Protection week is a great time to think about consumer protection and what’s happening with all of that junk mail you’ve…

National Consumer Protection Week is just around the corner. Here’s what it means for you. It’s almost From March 5th through March 11th, the Federal Trade Commission along with coalition partners are encouraging consumers to understand their consumer rights through its National Consumer Protection Week campaign. The FTC encourages consumers to better understand their rights.…