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What Makes Our Shredding Services “Confidential/Secure”?
There is no shortage of examples of identity or data theft, whether on a personal or corporate level. Regardless of the nature of your business, you have something that thieves want—from customer data to payroll information and everything in between. When your confidential documents are no longer needed, it’s crucial that you dispose of them…
Read MoreWhat Receipts Are Safe to Throw Away? Which Should You Shred?
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 throw away, what you should keep, and which ones you should shred. Since the Supreme Court ruled that anyone…
Read MoreHow Secure Is Your DC Area Business?
Office security is a crucial aspect of any business, from the public to the private sector. Employees, assets, and data are at risk of breach, theft, and physical harm, and appropriate measures should be taken to enhance workplace security by using a number of preventive measures. Office security should encompass all areas of vulnerability, including…
Read MoreShould I Shred My Documents With a Personal Shredder?
Cutting corners in the business world rarely works to your advantage. And while it may not be the end of the world if a box of bargain pens turn out to be all dried up, cutting corners with security can have devastating consequences. If you’re considering shredding your confidential material with a personal shredder in…
Read MoreFACTA & Compliance Tips
As an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), established in October of 1970, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) further protects consumers with several measures designed to reduce or significantly lessen the impact and danger of identity theft. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, nearly 18 million U.S. residents experienced…
Read MoreHow to Choose a GSA-Approved Shredding Company
GSA Approval is a status used to describe organizations that have been approved to sell to the United States Government through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA is the purchasing department of the U.S. Government and lists contracts or schedules that potential vendors can bid on to get government business. Knowing this, how should you…
Read MoreThe Impact of a Privacy Breach
Employees and customers have a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to their personal information. Regardless of the nature or size of your company, you likely have a compilation of data which includes some or all of the following: names and addresses, email addresses, social security numbers, financial or health records, credit card information, and more.…
Read More5 Reasons Less Clutter Means More Productivity
Einstein may have said it best when he said, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” While he may have felt at home in a messy, disorganized work space, few people do and in reality, disorganization costs businesses time and money that…
Read MoreMoving Your DC Business to a New Office? It’s Time to Shred!
Whether it’s for your home or office, moving is a herculean task, but the same principles apply regardless of the size, purpose, or distance traveled. When it comes to moving your DC area business to a new office, there are a number of ways to simplify the process, from breaking it down in to manageable…
Read MoreProtect Your Information With a Secure Password
There is nothing more important than securing your identity. We’ve all heard the horror stories of people having their identities stolen, sometimes resulting in thousands of dollars of debt or worse. Because of fraudsters, it’s important that you take safety precautions to protect yourself and your assets. But how do these criminals get access to…
Read More”TrueShred was prompt, efficient, clean and extremely professional. I plan to continue to use your service and will highly recommend TrueShred to other businesses.”
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