Category: Media Destruction

Media Destruction and Privacy Law Compliance

Media destruction refers to the process of destroying or removing physical or digital media in order to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive or confidential information. In this constantly-changing technological age, this process is essential to ensure the security and privacy

Protect Yourself During Identity Theft Awareness & Prevention Month

Everyone will celebrate the holidays in December differently, but we should all be united in recognizing Identity Theft Awareness and Prevention Month as a reminder to protect our personal information and that of our family, friends and coworkers. Protecting your

Use Fraud Awareness Week to Tighten Data Security

November 13-19, 2022 is Fraud Awareness Week, and the simple idea of a week focused on fraud awareness can be motivating because you can be sure you aren’t alone in fighting data fraud. Use Fraud Awareness Week as motivation to

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Have you ever wondered, “What is the point of creating an ‘awareness month’?” The greatest advantages are that they can teach you something you previously didn’t know and encourage those already in the know to update their knowledge on the

What is a Certificate of Destruction?

Understand Why This Document Matters for Compliance, Audits, and Peace of Mind There’s no cap and gown involved, but receiving a Certificate of Destruction is still a moment to celebrate, especially for businesses that prioritize privacy, data security, and regulatory

How to Navigate the Minefield of Data Protection Laws

A “minefield” is defined as a subject presenting unseen hazards, and that’s how many people view the continuously evolving slew of data protection laws. There are hundreds of laws about protecting data, but below is a selection of laws most

What to Look for in a Hard Drive Destruction Provider

Destroying expired digital data is just as important as shredding expired paper records. Even if you erase or reformat an expired hard drive, traces of sensitive data are left behind. With the right tools, criminals can access the data and

Answers to Your Media Destruction Questions

As paper shredding and information destruction specialists, we receive questions every day. Lately, media destruction is on everyone’s mind. In this blog, we answer several common media storage questions. Q: Why should I use a media destruction service? A: Tapes

Protecting Your Family from Identity Theft

For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the meaning of family. We want our loved ones to stay safe and healthy. Unfortunately, times of crisis also give rise to scams that put your family at risk. In this

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