Making the Switch from One-Time Shredding to Recurring Shredding Services
Do you ever have sensitive information printed out in your office? If so, shredding is required to safeguard your business against privacy breaches. However, if you’ve been holding on to boxes of paper for document shredding and purging whenever you get around to it, you are leaving your business vulnerable. Now is the time to […]
Safeguard Your Information with CI Information Management: Why Shredding Matters
In today’s data-driven world, protecting sensitive information isn’t just a best practice—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. As regulations tighten and consumer awareness grows, organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the secure disposal of confidential data. Enter CI Information Management, your trusted partner in comprehensive shredding solutions. From legal compliance to safeguarding your reputation, discover […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
How a Shredding Service Helps with Green Initiatives
Did you know that the color green: Was George Washington’s favorite color? Evokes a feeling of abundance and is associated with peace and security? Was adopted in the 20th century as the color for St. Patrick’s Day over the original color, blue? Is related to the Old English word “grene,” the term for the color […]
Common Misconceptions about Shredding
One of the best ways to protect the information your business generates is to shred it. However, there are several misconceptions about shredding that need to be addressed. In this article, we clear up these misunderstandings in a Q & A with multiple-choice answers. Go ahead and test yourself! We promise there are no trick […]