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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 to access that expired data someday or you’re concerned about outsourcing the destruction of your media. Whatever your concerns, fear is no replacement for the…
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 skills. So, as a security measure, you should always have your media physically destroyed. To make sure it’s destroyed in a safe, secure and environmentally-responsible…
The Top Reasons to Outsource Your Shredding and Destruction
Destroying your confidential documents with an office paper shredder may seem like a simple, innocuous, and even mundane process. But scratch the surface and you realize there’s more than meets the eye. In-house shredding can have serious, negative impacts on your business. Here are the top reasons to outsource the shredding and destruction of your…
NAID AAA Certification: What it Means and How it Benefits Your Business
Outsourcing the destruction of your sensitive documents and data isn’t a simple decision. In addition to cost and conveniences there are other important factors to consider. One is NAID AAA Certification. Here we explain what it means and how it benefits your business. NAID AAA Certification is a voluntary program for companies that provide information…
5 Advantages of a Local Shredding and Destruction Provider
Several studies have shown that using a local service provider benefits your business and community in many ways. Here are five advantages of using a local shredding and destruction provider to uphold the privacy of your information. 1. Experience Serving Your Community When it comes to protecting the privacy of your information, an experienced shredding…
Top Criteria for Choosing a Shredding and Destruction Partner
Destruction of confidential information is essential for protecting the privacy of your clients and employees, ensuring compliance and limiting legal liability for your business. Shredding and destruction services offer a professionally-managed solution for reducing risk when business records are destroyed. Unfortunately, the quality of shredding and destruction companies can run the gamut from bad to…