Posts by Richard Steed

Keeping up with documents and data is hard enough. Adding unwanted, expired, and old information to the mix makes the job even more difficult. So, if paper shredding and hard drive shredding are low on your list of priorities, you may want to reconsider. In this blog, we highlight the top ten reasons to destroy…

Identity theft is the most pervasive type of fraud. Typically, identity theft crimes spike during tax season, but someone can steal your information at any time, so you can never let your guard down. In this blog, we offer identity theft prevention tips for tax season and beyond. 1. Update Your Passwords Protect your personal…

Paperwork creeps up on you. Before you know it, your office is a labyrinth of file cabinets and banker boxes. In this blog, we explain the benefits of purge shredding. 1. Quick Document Disposal Disposing of hundreds of documents with an office shredder takes time. You must remove staples, paperclips and rubber bands from your…

Can’t figure out what is holding your organization back from success? The answer may lie no further than your paperwork. In this blog, we share the signs that indicate you may need a professional shredding service. 1. You Are Running Out of Space File cabinets filled with documents can make your office feel cramped. A…

Finding the right document disposal solution for your business can be difficult. Some shredding companies offer mobile shredding, while others destroy your documents offsite at a shredding plant. In this blog, we explain the benefits of both services to help you choose the right solution for your business. Mobile Shredding Mobile shredding enables secure onsite…

Amidst a complex regulatory landscape, keeping your business compliant can be a challenge. In this blog, we highlight several state and federal laws that may affect your business: California Civil Code 1798.81 California 1798.81 requires businesses to “take all reasonable steps to dispose, or arrange for the disposal, of customer records” that contain “personal information…

Are unwanted and expired documents creating problems for your business? Do you worry whether your confidential files are being exposed to prying eyes? Routine document destruction can remedy your concerns. In this blog, we explain the benefits of scheduled shredding. Productivity In-house shredding is detrimental to productivity. A scheduled shredding service helps you focus on…

As privacy protection specialists, our customers ask us many questions, and we love answering them! In this blog, we answer the top hard drive shredding questions. Q: By law, do I have to destroy my hard drives? A: Privacy protection standards for companies that collect and distribute PII and PHI are mandated by the following…

With identity theft and business fraud prevention, it pays to know the facts. In this blog, we dispel several common shredding myths. Myth 1: Storage is Better Than Shredding While it’s true that certain business documents must be kept forever, hoarding every single piece of paper isn’t necessary. Plus, doing so can spell legal and…

Identity theft rates in the United States are at an all-time high. So, how do you avoid becoming the next victim? In this blog, we offer five tried-and-true tips for protecting your personal data. 1. Avoid Paying at the Pump Your identity is always at risk of being stolen, even when filling your gas tank.…