Signs You Need to Change Shredding Providers
Are you familiar with the Five Man Electrical Band song, Signs? The chorus repeatedly tells the listener, “Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs.” This could be interpreted as advice or even a warning. Maybe you’ve been using a shredding provider that isn’t living up to your needs but you’re missing the signs that it’s time to […]
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 take a look at your own level of data security and find ways to tighten […]
Your Hard Drive Shredding Questions, Answered
A Hard Drive Story In June 2022, a Japanese government worker went out for dinner and drinks one night. Afterwards, his bag was stolen. In it were two USB drives that contained the personal information of 460,000 residents of the city of Amagasaki. The information included names, birth dates, addresses, tax details, and bank account […]
How the Right Shredding Company Can Help with HIPAA Compliance
1 Thing Becomes 100 Have you ever heard the saying, “You can do 99 things for someone and all they’ll remember is the one thing you didn’t do?” That one thing overshadows the 99 things you did do and becomes the representative for all 100. This goes for almost any situation. No matter how well […]
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 compliance. So what exactly is a Certificate of Destruction, and why is it crucial for […]
How to Choose a Local Shredding Company in the Tri-Cities
Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland form a thriving mid-sized metropolitan area that continues to grow. With a strong economy, the Tri-Cities is home to diverse businesses, hospitals, schools, colleges, and government agencies—all of which generate sensitive information that must be securely destroyed. When selecting a local shredding company, it’s essential to choose one that meets industry […]
How Shredding Now Sets You Up for a Successful 2022
Back in school, the time between the end and beginning of semesters was really useful. The chaotic and messy last semester had just come to an end leaving a clean slate ahead. The completed work of the previous semester could be put to rest and any clutter discarded. The break felt great and allowed you […]
Preventing Information Security Errors
Information security breaches are an often-silent enemy that create havoc for your company. Most of the time they come unexpectedly, stealing your valuable time and attention, and leaving you open to lawsuits. No one is immune from making information security errors, but reducing the risk and being prepared will help decrease downtime, damaged reputation, and […]
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 steal personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). When your hard drives reach […]
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 […]