Why Your Disaster Plan Needs a Shredding Policy Too
When businesses across California’s Central Valley draft disaster recovery plans, they typically focus on data backups, emergency contacts, and business continuity. However, one critical element often gets overlooked: a comprehensive…
Back-to-School Records Security for Schools and Families
As students return to classrooms across California’s Central Valley, schools and families face a critical challenge that often goes unnoticed: protecting sensitive information. The back-to-school season brings a surge of…
How Community Shred Events Boost Security & Sustainability
Community shred events have become powerful tools for protecting personal information while supporting environmental responsibility. These free or low-cost gatherings allow residents and small businesses to dispose of sensitive documents…
Document Retention Laws: What to Keep and What to Shred
Navigating document retention laws can feel overwhelming for businesses and individuals across California’s Central Valley. Federal and state regulations dictate specific timeframes for keeping various records, and failing to comply…
Beyond Paper: Secure Hard Drive & Media Destruction Best Practices
Digital devices have become the primary storage medium for sensitive information across California’s Central Valley businesses and households. While most organizations understand the importance of document shredding, many overlook the…
A Career Built on Integrity: Celebrating Richard Steed’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Steed, Senior Vice President of Records Management, was honored last month with the Robert Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award at the i‑SIGMA Annual Conference. The award recognizes individuals who have made…