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…
Avoid 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…
Lessons 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…
Financial 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:…
What 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,…
6 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…