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HIPAA Applies to Organizations, Not Your Data
February 26, 2014
The World Privacy Forum points out a lot of organizations keep some medical information, but are not covered by HIPAA. Organizations include: gyms, fitness clubs, most websites, employers, banks, home […]
Dumpsters: Gold Mines of Information
February 19, 2014
Dumpster diving is an increasingly popular activity. Why? For fun and profit. Dumpster diving traditionally is when people collect food to consume, clothing, electronics, and anything else to sell. The […]
Recommendations for Companies to Help Prevent or Detect Corporate Identity Theft
February 11, 2014
Use difficult to replicate logos or other devices such as a watermark on company documents Use color on important documents. Order nonstandard paper for corporate printing needs. Anti-counterfeiting aids include […]
The Steady Increase of Corporate Identity Theft – Companies beware!
February 4, 2014
Article by John Olsen, CPA, CFE of The Bonadio Group One of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. is personal identity theft. However, perpetrators have found that corporations are […]
Copiers & Printers are Security Risks
January 29, 2014
Even though organizations are aware of the damage that can be done to their company’s reputation and customer trust through the loss and/or misuse of sensitive data, only 22% of […]
The Risk of Discarded Hardware
January 23, 2014
The Risk of Discarded Hardware When hardware reaches the end of their useful lives, most consumers including companies discard the hardware in the garbage. When upgrading to newer technology, most […]
Wiping vs. Destroying Hard Drives
January 21, 2014
A hard drive is a small box inside of computers that contain sensitive information. This information could include usernames, passwords, credit card information, and more. One hard drive can contain […]
Electronics Recycling and the Data Destruction Industry
January 17, 2014
The fastest growing segment of recycled material is consumer electronics. The accelerating pace of technology increases the environmental impact. Anything with a cord can now be recycled. This is in […]
How OUTSOURCING Your Shredding is MORE SECURE and LESS EXPENSIVE Than Shredding It Yourself
January 6, 2014
A NAID “Informed Buyer” Publication Why Owning an Office Shredder WILL NOT Protect Your Business: Discarded shreds only tell the bad guys what to take. Employees don’t use shredders! Shredding […]
Avoid Holiday Identity Theft with AccuShred
December 20, 2013
Shopping for the holidays is always fun and exciting! However, with the looming danger of identity theft, holiday shoppers must be careful!!! Here are some tips for the holiday season: […]