HIPAA 101: What You Need to Know
Why does HIPAA require healthcare providers to regularly shred documents with patient information? Here’s what you need to know. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare providers to regularly shred documents containing information on patient’s medical histories. This is one of the most explicitly outlined requirements in the 1996 law, and it’s…
Read MoreLegal Shred’s A+ Rating With Better Business Bureau: What It Means for You
We are proud to be rated A+ through the BBB. Here’s why. The reputation of Legal Shred is anchored in our professionalism, ethics, and excellence of service, which is why we are proud to have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). A BBB rating provides a quick glance at how other businesses…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Shred During Spring Cleaning!
Spring cleaning tips from the paper shredding experts at Legal Shred. What better time of year to start cleaning out those filing cabinets and virtual documents than in the spring? A clean office can increase productivity by at least five percent, so whether you’re ready to purge your home or your business ahead of the…
Read MoreDid You Know That Paper Shredding Is Environmentally Friendly?
The paper Legal Shred collects and shreds is recycled into useful paper products. While we are in the business of identity protection, Legal Shred’s paper shredding services do more than just offer security. Did you know that paper shredding is a great way to protect the environment, too? We use a system that is environmentally…
Read MoreMoving Offices? It’s a Great Time to Shred!
Moving offices? Legal Shred can help mitigate the risks and lighten the load for moving day with our document shredding services. Office relocations happen for a number of reasons, from company expansion to moving to new cities, and regardless of the reason, it’s often cause for celebration. Of course, moving from one location to another…
Read MoreWe’re Members of PRISM. Here’s What That Means For You.
Legal Shred is a member of PRISM, a nonprofit trade association for the commercial information management industry. Here’s why that matters for you. When you contract with a professional document destruction company, it’s important to ask what affiliations and memberships the company belongs to. Believe it or not, this is a crucial part of working…
Read MoreWhy a Document Destruction Policy Is Crucial
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…
Read MoreDermatology Practice Get Hits With Fine for Thumb Drive Breach
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…
Read MoreAccountant Shredding Services: Why Tax Accountants Need a Shred Policy
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…
Read MorePrivacy Tips for Tax Season
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…
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