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How to Prepare for Professional Document Shredding Services
If your business has documents with personally identifiable information (PII) that you need to get rid of, the safest route is to hire a professional document shredding service. This is much more convenient than people think, and many services are staffed with trained professionals who understand how to keep the information safe right up until […]
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Important Considerations When Disposing of Physical PHI Records
Improperly disposing of patient health information is a serious HIPAA violation and can result in hefty fines for your organization. Therefore, if you handle sensitive public health information (PHI), safe disposal of these records is vital. Aside from any related monetary fines, failure to properly dispose of PHI creates a risk for your patients and […]
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Why Every Business Needs a Paper Shredding Strategy for Remote Employees
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of companies have begun to offer remote work to their employees. Though it provides significant benefits to both business owners and their workers, one concern that many managers have is the security of business information. In a traditional office space, managers can reasonably control sensitive […]
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Shredding Tips and Tricks for Important HR Documents
Companies store valuable information about their employees for various reasons. For instance, they may retain a worker’s address and Social Security Number for tax and identification purposes, and they typically store bank account details for direct deposit of salaries. The HR department usually retains most documentation containing sensitive employee data. They’ll also have personal information […]
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Shredder Security Levels: What Your Business Needs to Know
Did you know that not all document shredding methods are the same? There are a variety of different shredder security levels suited for different applications. The level you need will vary depending on the nature of your business and the specific documents you’re looking to destroy. Level P-1 Paper Shredding Level P-1 shredding is a […]
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Downstream Due Diligence for Healthcare IT Equipment Recycling and Reselling
Healthcare organizations are no strangers to the importance of data privacy and security. With sensitive patient information being processed and stored on their IT equipment, the stakes are high when it comes to proper disposal of this equipment. Recycling or reselling used IT equipment may seem like an easy solution, but it can expose healthcare […]
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Business Associate Agreement Requirements for Recycling or Reselling Used IT Equipment
Healthcare organizations in South Dakota and North Dakota handle sensitive patient information on a daily basis. In order to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect this information, healthcare organizations must take care to ensure that their IT assets are properly disposed of when they are no longer needed. This is where an IT asset disposition […]
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Staying HIPAA and HITECH Compliant with Used IT Equipment
Healthcare organizations deal with a vast amount of sensitive and confidential data related to patient records, medical histories, and treatment plans. The mishandling of this data can have severe consequences, such as loss of patient trust, legal issues, and financial penalties. According to HIPAA and HITECH regulations, healthcare organizations must dispose of or resell IT […]
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Why Consistent Shredding Practices Are So Important?
Document shredding is a standard security and privacy practice for just about every type of business. From employee information to trade secrets and financial accounts, you don’t want documents you handle during day-to-day operations falling into the wrong hands. Maintaining consistent shredding practices makes doing that easy. Keeping Your Business Organized One of the primary […]
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