What to Know about Digital Device Disposal
How many old computers, hard drives and backup tapes do you have gathering dust in a closet or storage room? “Out of sight, out of mind” might seem like a…
How to Ensure HIPAA-Compliant Document Destruction
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted as a federal law in 1996 to combat insurance fraud and medical identity theft. The act’s Privacy Rule states that…
Recent NAID Study Highlights the Importance of Data Destruction
In a new study released on March 24th, the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) found that 40 percent of used electronic devices sold on the secondhand market contained personally…
How a Scheduled Shredding Program Helps Your Business
As a business owner, it’s critical to protect the security of your important business documents and information. Sensitive and confidential documents are an easy target for thieves. Here are several…
5 Good Reasons to Destroy Old Hard Drives and Backup Tapes
You may have several reasons for keeping a stockpile of old hard drives and backup tapes. Maybe procrastination has gotten the better of you. Perhaps you think you may need…
Media Destruction Best Practices that Protect Your Sensitive Data
Deleting files or overwriting data on old hard drives and backup tapes won’t protect you from identity theft. Sensitive information is recoverable by anyone with the right tools and specialized…