Businesses need to protect their intellectual property. One of the easiest ways to prevent a data breach or corporate espionage is to make sure your documents are disposed of properly.
We put together a bunch of information on business document shredding and security, which includes anything from migrating to a paperless office to business documents you need to retain or shred.
When information destruction laws were established to protect the sensitive information organizations handle, many offices were forced to adopt shredding policies. The main decision companies faced was: do we shred our files in house, or partner with a shredding service provider to pick up our files and shred them...
Document shredding services help companies keep their private information private. Every business document has an expiration date, and rather than toss private customer, employee, and other sensitive business information in the trash where anyone can access it, paper shredding offers some peace of mind. While some companies may only...
All companies face the dangers of leaking sensitive information. Customer information, employee information, and confidential business related information all require care and attention, especially when being disposed of. Federal laws like FACTA are in place to hold businesses responsible for the safety of the private information they handle. And...
Today in the United States there over 24.6 million small businesses. A small business is an independently owned and operated company that is limited in size and limited in revenue compared to large business or corporations. Small businesses are important in the economy and many compete daily for your...
At its most basic, the entire purpose of paper shredding is privacy protection and information security. While the actual shredding process itself can provide this protection and peace of mind, it’s important homes and businesses don’t lose sight of document security before shredding as well. If sensitive information and...
Don’t Want Sensitive Documents Getting Into the Wrong Hands? Drop Off Shredding makes the most sense in these two scenarios: You have a stack of papers that you want to shred immediately You want to save the most money on your shredding project With our drop off shredding locations,...
Considering the amount of paperwork individuals receive in their lifetime, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to manage so much information. Do you need to keep every piece of data that you receive? What can you simply throw away, and which documents should be properly...
Although images of James Bond may flash through one’s mind after hearing the word spy, corporate espionage isn’t quite the same type of surveillance. While there are no bombs to diffuse, bullets to dodge, or speeding sports cars involved, the impact of corporate espionage on a company can still...
Personally Identifiable Information (PII), refers to information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual. As a business owner, you may be in charge of hundreds...
A long-term ongoing shredding program can be very beneficial for business owners or people with high volumes of confidential documents that need to be properly destroyed. Once an on going shredding program is established, it will minimize business risk, ensure ongoing compliance and manage operational costs. Establishing a shredding program is...
