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Local Data Destruction Company with Deep Community Roots
November 17, 2021
AccuShred is proud to be part of the Northwest Ohio community. As a data destruction company, we take pride in helping our community understand the importance of data protection, and we make an effort to be a visible presence in the community. We have deep roots in the Northwest Ohio community and consider service to […]
Your Organization Needs a Trusted Data Destruction Partner
October 28, 2021
If you are a small or mid-sized business, you may think that it’s best to handle your data destruction in-house with a simple shredder. In reality, no matter the size of your business, you should have a trusted data destruction partner to handle all your shredding needs in the most efficient and secure way.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Hired my Current Shredding Company
September 13, 2021
Full disclosure – I’ve never hired a shredding company. The truth is I own a shredding company, and these are some of the comments we’ve most frequently heard about from customers who hired us to solve a data protection problem for them. Unfortunately, without doing some research ahead of time, you could learn the hard […]
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 […]
Choose the Right Corporate Data Destruction Service for Your Business
June 21, 2021
Most businesses understand the need for shredding their sensitive documents. Some businesses will attempt to handle their shredding needs in-house, but this comes at a much greater security risk. In-house shredders available for businesses are not as effective or secure, and there is a much greater risk for human error. It is far better for […]
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 […]
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.
The Most Important Thing You Can Do When Discarding Old Computers
January 28, 2021
When your business is cleaning out old equipment or upgrading to new hardware, you’ll want to be sure your old computer parts are completely destroyed. Most business owners know that their hard drives are full of sensitive personal information: bank records, employee records with social security numbers, customer information, tax records, and more. Obviously business […]
