How Outsourcing Your Shredding is More Secure and Less Expensive Than Shredding it Yourself
Concerns about privacy, compliance with new shredding laws, and the rising threat of identity theft often prompt businesses to consider investing in office shredders. However, outsourcing your shredding needs to a trusted provider like CI Information Management, a NAID AAA Certified shredding company, offers numerous advantages over handling it internally. Discarded Shreds: A Risky Invitation […]
What Law Offices Should Look for in a Shredding Company
Did You Know? The USA boasts 1.33 million active lawyers, translating to approximately one lawyer for every 250 individuals. In 1869, Arabella Mansfield from Iowa achieved a historic milestone as the first woman in US history to become a lawyer, overcoming the gender discrimination barrier by suing the Iowa State Bar for exam eligibility. Law […]
Like an Easter Egg Hunt Trying to Find Your Important Documents?
Easter egg hunts are delightful for kids, but the last thing you want is to turn your loved ones into detectives searching for crucial documents during challenging times. At CI Information Management, we specialize in making life simpler by offering secure document shredding services that help you keep your confidential information tidy and organized. Shredding […]
What Healthcare Providers Should Look for in a Shredding Company
In 1860, American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson aptly stated, “The first wealth is health.” Today, healthcare providers embody this philosophy by investing in the well-being of the nation. However, amidst their countless responsibilities, safeguarding patients’ private information remains paramount. To uphold compliance with state and federal healthcare privacy laws, healthcare providers seek support from professional […]
What Accountants Should Look for in a Shredding Company
In the era of rampant data breaches and identity fraud, accountants play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive financial information. With over 11 billion records stolen in the US between 2008 and 2020, the importance of choosing the right shredding company to securely destroy financial documents cannot be overstated. This article outlines key considerations for […]
Your Business and the FACTA Disposal Rule
Identity theft affects millions of Americans each year. We all hope we won’t fall victim to it, yet statistics suggest that it’s likely to impact one in twenty individuals—and that person could easily be you. Your business faces a heightened risk of becoming a victim if it doesn’t adhere to the laws governing the proper […]
In the Spotlight: December is Identity Theft Awareness & Prevention Month
Statistically Speaking Take a look around you. If you’re in the company of two other friends or colleagues, statistically, at least one of you have been a victim of identity theft. Is it you? Are you the one in the spotlight of this small group? You’re in a board meeting with 14 other leaders. Statistically, […]
Digital Ghosts: Was Your Data Really Erased?
In today’s world, “digital ghosting” refers to abruptly ending all digital communication without warning or explanation in friendships, dating relationships, or even after job interviews. While some may find it effective, it is widely considered to be a rude and disrespectful approach. There is another form of digital ghosting concerning information storage – the belief […]
The Weakest Links in Your Information Destruction Plan
When I began my flying lessons, one crucial point emphasized was that the number one cause of aviation accidents was pilot error. I had assumed mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions would top the list, but human error stood as the primary factor. The truth is, despite our intelligence, human mistakes often cause the problems […]
Hard Drive Destruction Best Practices
I walked into the middle of a conversation between some of my staff where Jake made a comment about hoarding and how much space it takes up and Liz wondered how it even gets started. Brian made a comment that it’s hard to believe that anyone would let it get out of hand and pile […]