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Why You Should Always Receive a Certificate of Destruction
Nearly every company is at risk of a data breach that can impact the security of their business and customers. These breaches can occur in various ways, including documentation theft caused by insufficient shredding. Although many business owners understand that document shredding is critical for protecting information, they believe basic office shredders are enough. Choosing…
Read MoreHow to Dispose of Old Bank Statements
You might be tempted to throw away bank statements because it’s easier, but it’s not the safest option. When dealing with documents related to sensitive information, there’s a better route to take. Shred All Documents With Sensitive Information According to the Federal Trade Commission, all documents with sensitive information, such as credit card numbers and…
Read MoreDocuments You Should Shred Right Now
In This Post: Documents to Shred Right Now Old Hard Drives or Media Documents You Should Keep Documents to Shred Immediately Throwing confidential information in the trash puts you and your family at risk. Once the trash leaves your control, there is a risk that someone will find personal information they can use to steal…
Read MoreWhat Tax Documents Do I Need to Shred?
In This Post: Tax Documents to Keep What to Shred Now Benefits of Shredding Tax Documents With TrueShred Secure Shredding Services in MD, VA and DC When it’s tax season, you have a lot of highly sensitive information coming your way, whether you run a business or are an individual. While you need these documents to…
Read MoreDocuments to Shred After Tax Season
In This Post: Which Tax Documents Should You Shred After Tax Time? Tax Forms to Shred After Tax Season Documents to Store After Taxes in the Short Term Long-Term Storage of Tax Documents Tax Records to Keep Indefinitely Choose TrueShred for Document Shredding After Tax Season in VA, MD and DC As you collect…
Read MoreWhy Choose a Certified Shredding Company?
Why Choose a NAID Certified Shredding Company? Even as the world becomes more digital, paper documents and files still exist. These documents often contain sensitive information that shouldn’t fall into the wrong hands. When it’s time to dispose of paper documents, you are required do so in a way that protects confidential information. One secure…
Read MoreHow to Dispose of Patient Records
Hospitals, insurance agencies, medical billing companies and other healthcare organizations are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). These confidentiality requirements demand special care when disposing of medical records. Destroy Medical Records With Confidential Shredding Services The safest way to dispose of patient records is shredding. This process ensures no sensitive information…
Read MoreWhat Receipts Are Safe to Throw Away? Which Should You Shred?
In This Post: Should You Shred Your Receipts? Shredding 101 Process Secure Shredding Services in Metro DC Most businesses and homes accumulate mountains of paper over time, from employee and customer records to invoicing, financial, and record keeping. When it comes to receipts, it can be difficult to know which ones are safe to…
Read MoreIs It Safe To Throw Away Receipts?
In This Post: What Receipts Get Shredded? What Receipts Are Safe To Toss? Should I Use Professional Shredding Services? Any resident of the DC metro area can say they’ve dealt with the massive pile of jumbled mess that is kept receipts. We get receipts for everything, from important medical visits to grabbing a pack…
Read MoreDo I Need to Shred Receipts?
In This Post: When to Shred Receipts Alternatives to Paper Receipts When You Shouldn’t Shred Secure Shredding in Maryland, Virginia, & DC with TrueShred They fatten up wallets and pile up in purses: receipts, those little souvenirs we get when we spend money. Some of you may remember the days when stores printed…
Read More”I have worked with several document destruction companies over the past ten years and until contracting with TrueShred, I hadn’t met a company with which I felt so compelled to share with professional colleagues. TrueShred’s personnel are always polite, considerate, timely and attentive. . . I trust all of my future shredding needs to TrueShred!”
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