Data Destruction

The Importance of Document Destruction for Home-Based Business Owners

If your business headquarters are tied to your home address, chances are you have a lot more freedom than other business owners. However, you should still maintain strict policies for document destruction. While operating a business from home is more flexible, your private information is still at risk. Consider what you have to lose if […]

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Shredding During Tax Season: Your Top Questions Answered

During tax season, trying to keep track of all the proper documents can be overwhelming. Shredding old documents is crucial for protecting your identity and finances. How do you know what to shred and what to file away for later? Which documents should you hang onto and which are cleared to go through our premium shredders? […]

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How to Spring-Clean Your Document Destruction Policy

When Spring rolls around, you’ll likely be ready to tidy up some aspects of your business. Why not give your document retention and destruction policies a fine-tune? This can ensure your business runs smoothly while also ensuring the protection of important sensitive data. Don’t know where to start? Follow this guide to give your existing […]

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Data Erasure: 4 Myths in Today’s Digital World

Taking data security seriously is an important part of protecting your business, and one of the most critical aspects of data security is handling the end-of-life of your devices properly. You don’t want sensitive data falling into the wrong hands once you’re done with computers, mobile devices, and other assets, but many misconceptions abound regarding […]

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4 Steps Companies Can Take to Prepare for the Destruction of Old Data

Businesses today not only need a strategy for acquiring new devices but also a plan for properly destroying the data that exists on old ones, and not preparing for the process can have serious consequences for your business. If you’re unsure how to prep your business to get rid of its old data, following these […]

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The Real Dangers of Improper Hard Drive Disposal

In today’s digital age, data is an invaluable asset for businesses. Protecting sensitive information, both during its use and at the end of its lifespan, is crucial. Unfortunately, many companies overlook the importance of proper hard drive disposal, which can lead to devastating consequences. The Immediate Concern: Data Breaches One of the immediate concerns with […]

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The Ultimate Checklist for Data Center Decommissioning

When your data center reaches the end of its life and needs to be overhauled, closed, or relocated, it is critical that you thoroughly plan out its decommissioning process. To that end, we have gathered some actionable tips in the following data center decommissioning checklist. As you prepare to close up shop, make sure that […]

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How Your Company’s Data Retention and Destruction Policies Impact Customer Privacy

While the need for a strict and closely followed retention and destruction policy at your company can be quite clear in many ways, there are some other reasons why forming one is critical that you may not necessarily have considered. To get a better idea of what we mean, let’s take a look at some […]

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Steps to Take After Receiving Your Risk Assessment Results

Risk assessment is an important part of data security for your company. This is the process that helps your business identify any potential threats or vulnerabilities to both your data and that of your customers. Risk assessment is especially important when it comes to disposing of or recycling outdated computers and hard drives. Once you’ve […]

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