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AccuShred Leads by Example
December 10, 2021
AccuShred understands how important it is for our customers to trust us. Our services wouldn’t be as valued as they are if a high level of trust didn’t exist. It’s why we strive to not only maintain the high level of standards that we’ve developed with our customers over the years but to also continue […]
Why Should You Have a Certificate of Destruction?
August 31, 2021
All businesses and organizations are at risk of a data breach that can impact their business and their customers. Most business owners understand that one of the strategies to avoid a potential data breach is secure document destruction, but they feel that an in-office shredder is enough. If you shred your own sensitive documents, is […]
Partnering with a Data Destruction Service Can Increase Productivity
July 27, 2021
Some small and mid-sized businesses assume that managing their data destruction services in-house will save them money. It seems feasible that someone on the staff can take care of document and data destruction in addition to their current duties and it won’t take much time. However, attempting to handle your data destruction services in-house can […]
Benefits of an Internal Data Privacy Assessment
June 14, 2021
Many small businesses think that they are at a lower risk for a data breach due to their size or the nature of their business. However, a business of any size can be a good target for data theft, and all companies need to take that risk seriously. If you don’t know where your weak […]
Personal Information Exposed Through Recent Geico Data Breach
May 24, 2021
The risk of a data breach is always looming, and this was once again brought to everyone’s attention by a large company under cyber-attack. Geico was the target of a data breach targeting customer information. Any company can be at risk and businesses need to be vigilant in keeping their security up-to-date. As a business […]
Short Term Remote Work Requires Secure and Responsible E-Waste Destruction
May 18, 2021
E-waste is the aftermath created by discarded electronics. With short-term remote work happening on a grand scale, companies need to be diligent and responsible when disposing of the excess electronics that will no longer be needed once workers are back in the office.
Data Breaches Can Happen On and Off Line. Is Your Business Ready?
April 28, 2021
In the digital world we are living in, hacking and cyber-attacks are a constant threat to businesses big and small. You need to keep your client’s sensitive information safe. But data breaches don’t just happen online, they can happen off line too. This makes data protection even more important. Here is what you need to […]
Can You Afford a Data Breach?
April 15, 2021
No matter how big or small your business, the cost of a data breach is high. Every business is at risk of a data breach, and criminals are consistently figuring out new ways to steal sensitive information. Privacy breaches are extremely costly and when considering the long-term impact, companies cannot afford a data breach.
What is NAID Certification and How Does it Affect Your Data?
December 10, 2020
When looking for a data destruction provider, you may see that certain companies will market themselves as NAID certified. As a potential customer, you may wonder if NAID certification is something you need to be concerned with. Will a NAID certified company really make a difference in your document destruction?
Phishing Emails are Becoming More Sophisticated
November 16, 2020
Phishing emails are becoming more sophisticated, and cyber security best practices need to adjust to reflect that change. As a business owner, it can be frustrating to see that your employees are falling victim to phishing emails.
