Industries 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…
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Financial Institutions, Shredding & GLBA: Legal Shred helps financial institutions to meet and exceed GLBA regulations. Financial companies, including banks, investment firms, accounting offices and even merchant services are hot targets for hackers and data thieves just because of very nature of what they deal with: money, and lots of it. This money belongs to…
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For the healthcare industry, paper shredding is critical. Discover how Legal Shred provides a solution for HIPAA shredding requirements. Every organization, in all industries, of all sizes, in all locations, needs to look at the information they have, identify all types and forms of personal and/or sensitive information, and then establish reasonable procedures to appropriately…
Read MoreHow Do Shredding Trucks Differ From In-house Shredders?
How Do Mobile Shredding Trucks Differ From In-house Shredders? A brief look at the heart of our business: our mobile shredding trucks! So you’ve decided to contract with Legal Shred to help destroy your documents. Congratulations! You are taking an active part in protecting your identity by properly shredding your documents instead of tossing them…
Read MorePreparing For Your First Shredding Visit
Preparing For Your First Shredding Visit Ready for your first shredding visit? Here are a few tips to make your visit easier. Whether you’re a business or homeowner, chances are you probably have some papers that you can do away with. It’s a good habit to go through old documents that you no longer need,…
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…
Read MoreA Brief History of Paper Shredding
A Brief History of Paper Shredding The history of paper shredding is rather tarnished, but it remains one of the most secure ways to protect one’s identity. It’s common business and personal practice to routinely destroy documents that contain sensitive information, but did you know paper shredding in general has a rather unique and interesting history?…
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