Questions to Ask a Prospective Paper Shredding Provider
For your information security strategy to be effective, it needs a reliable and secure paper shredding solution. But finding a secure and trustworthy shredding partner isn’t always easy; it requires a bit of effort. Here are five questions you should ask a prospective paper shredding provider: Q: Are you NAID AAA Certified? A: NAID stands […]
Privacy Law Resources
Understanding the privacy laws that impact public and private organizations is important. Several well-known federal regulations set strict privacy standards for medical, financial, and personal information. Here’s an overview of the laws that may affect your business: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA affects any healthcare organization that handles, stores, and transmits […]
5 Things to Do for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October brings cooler weather, falling leaves, ghouls and goblins. But do you know October is also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)? In the spirit of NCSAM, here are several tips for keeping your personal and business information secure: 1. Update Your Passwords If you remember your passwords, they’re probably too weak. And if you’re using […]
7 Reasons Your Business Should Consider a Secure Shred Partner
Does your company have a file room filled with old, out-of-date, or otherwise useless documents? If so, consider hiring a secure shred partner to destroy the files for you. From security to productivity, the benefits of this kind of outsourcing are considerable. Here are seven of those advantages. 1. You save time and productivity. The […]
Why NAID AAA Certification is Important
If you’re seeking an outsourced shredding solution for your company, cost, convenience and reliability matter. But there’s one more factor to consider. In this blog, we explain why NAID AAA Certification is important. What Is NAID AAA Certification? The National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) is an international, non-profit, trade organization for the shredding and […]
Identity Theft Prevention Infographic
Inside a Shredding and Destruction Service
You know it’s important to destroy unwanted and expired documents, but do you understand the real value of paper shredding? In this blog post, we take you behind the scenes of a shredding and destruction service where every detail matters. Safety and Security Identity theft and corporate fraud are on the rise. Investing in a […]
Answers to Common Information Destruction Questions
At CI Information Management, we’re proud to be a trusted resource for our clients and prospective customers. Every day, we’re asked questions about information destruction. This isn’t surprising considering the wide range of privacy and compliance concerns businesses large and small have to deal with. In this blog post, we answer some of these common […]
What To Shred: A Guide For Every Industry
From financial records to employee data, organizations handle a vast amount of confidential information on a daily basis. But what happens when these documents are no longer needed? Should they simply be discarded, or is there a risk in doing so? Document shredding is not just a recommended practice; it’s a necessity for protecting sensitive […]
Data Security Breaches By The Numbers
Corporate data breaches are on the rise, with an estimated 77% of reported breaches happening right here in the USA. Not only that, the costs (both financial and to your reputation) are often much greater than many believe. In this infographic we’ll show you how: The major causes of a data breach. How data breaches […]