Posts by Richard Steed
Fraud Awareness Week: First Stop, Shredding
As International Fraud Awareness Week (November 17-23, 2024) approaches, businesses and individuals across California’s Central Valley are taking a closer look at their document security practices. With identity theft and…
Read MoreAvoid PHI Breaches with HIPAA-Compliant Shredding
Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any data that can be used to identify a patient, ranging from medical records to billing information. Safeguarding this sensitive information is essential for maintaining…
Read MoreLessons from Child Identity Theft Awareness Day
As children head back to school, their presence online and in various social settings increases, making them more vulnerable to identity theft. Identity theft became a common term in the…
Read MoreFinancial Awareness Day: Is Your Information Secure?
It’s a random Wednesday morning, and Linda walked into the office with a vase of purple hydrangeas and placed them on my desk. Linda: Here. These are for you. Me:…
Read MoreWhat Is a “Shred-Everything” Policy?
I just returned from my vacation, sat down at my desk, and started getting organized for my first day back at work. My colleague, Joanne, who sits next to me,…
Read More6 Advantages of a Locally-Owned Shredding Provider
The concept of “buy local” isn’t just a heartwarming catchphrase; it holds tangible short- and long-term benefits. Whether you are looking to enhance the security of your confidential information or…
Read MoreTips for Environmentally-Friendly Paper Shredding and Recycling
In a world where goodness is innate and nature is considered inherently good, it’s only natural for us to strive towards environmental friendliness. Yet, in our daily lives and businesses,…
Read MoreThe Role of Document Shredding in Ensuring Tax Data Privacy
In today’s digital age, data holds immense value, offering insights into consumer behaviors and preferences. Yet, amidst its benefits, personal data also attracts malicious intent from identity thieves and fraudsters…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of a Shredding Service
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Oh, to be a fly on the wall”? It refers to the desire to witness the unseen, to know what’s happening behind closed doors.…
Read MoreLessons Learned from Tax Identity Theft Week
On February 2, 2024, as Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow takes center stage for some, it also marks the end of Tax Identity Theft Week—a period that sheds light on critical lessons…
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