Personal information of job applicants exposed in Allentown
Personal information of job applicants exposed in Allentown Ann Paynter was making her routine stop at Allentown’s recycling center a few weeks ago when something caught her eye as she tossed her items into the paper recycling bin. “I saw what looked like an application, a job application,” she said. Looking further, she saw what…
Read MoreIdentity theft: Be careful when purging sensitive documents
Identity theft: Be careful when purging sensitive documents A lot of people start the new year by cleaning house. If that’s your annual tradition, the Better Business Bureau reminds you to do it safely. Be careful how you throw away documents. “Be very careful about what sensitive documents and personally identifiable information you may also…
Read MorePrevent the Grinch from stealing your information
Prevent the Grinch from stealing your information GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.- While most of us have embraced the technological age using computers and smartphones to efficiently shop and manage financial affairs, guarding against a cyber-Grinch is sometimes overlooked. Dan Ament, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley joins with some tips to consider Review and change your passwords…
Read MoreHoliday Time Highlights Data Protection For You and Your Business
Holiday Time Highlights Data Protection For You and Your Business With the holiday season upon us, businesses are busy wrapping up year-end paperwork and preparing for the new fiscal year. Of course, the holidays also mean staff vacations, and less staff means more for you to do. It’s important for business owners to be mindful…
Read MoreThousands Of Medical Records Containing Confidential Info Found In Dumpster
Thousands Of Medical Records Containing Confidential Info Found In Dumpster COLUMBUS, Ohio – A good Samaritan says he was surprised when he discovered thousands of documents marked confidential in a dumpster. 10TV examined the documents and found medical records containing patients’ social security numbers, dates of birth, as well as detailed information about medical conditions…
Read MoreThree Ways to Make Document Shredding Easy
Three Ways to Make Document Shredding Easy Running a business that involves keeping your clients’ most sensitive information on file is never a simple task. There are a variety of privacy concerns to consider, in addition to setting the clients’ minds at ease. When it comes to document destruction and shredding services, the best way…
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Paper Shredding Facts Ever wonder when the first paper shredding machine was patented? Or what a “Certificate of Destruction” is? There are a lot of interesting facts and quite a bit of history behind what has become the commercial paper shredding industry. Check out these fast-facts and get your shredding knowledge up to speed. 1.…
Read MoreFeds round up 50 suspects in latest ID theft-tax fraud sweep in South Florida
Feds round up 50 suspects in latest ID theft-tax fraud sweep in South Florida Federal agents arrested about 50 people on identity theft and tax fraud charges across South Florida over the past week, including a Miami man accused of breaking into an Internal Revenue Service database to steal supposedly secret information from taxpayers and…
Read MoreGLBA Facts for Legal Professionals
GLBA Facts for Legal Professionals It’s a well-established fact that attorneys who deal with their clients’ financial activities fall under the mandated provisions of the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, otherwise known as the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, or GLBA. If your practice includes real estate closings, financial planning, or estate planning – or if you…
Read MoreMedical Record Shredding, Saving and Correcting
Medical Record Shredding, Saving and Correcting At some point in our lives, we all have visited a medical practitioner. Whether it’s for a well visit, sick visit, or an urgent care visit, medical intervention is one of life’s necessities. What does this have to do with document destruction? If you’ve been to a doctor, then…
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