Tips for Preserving and Protecting Archival or Business Records
In a world where digital record keeping is attempting to replace physical records, the task of preserving and protecting archival and business records may feel like an ongoing challenge. But it doesn’t have to be—it just requires following some simple guidelines. Here’s our short list of tips for you to consider following. 1. Organize Your…
Read MoreIs Your Business Compliant with 2023 Data Privacy Laws?
Your business operations are running smoothly, and despite facing the occasional challenge along the way, you feel confident that your company has a great future. You have great employees, and the bottom line is in the black. With an investment of a lot of hard work, time, and money, you have created a reputable business…
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month and Disaster Recovery Planning
September is the beginning of the hurricane season and is also designated National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Month encourages Americans to prepare for disasters in their homes and businesses. In this blog, we offer several business disaster recovery and continuity planning tips: 1. Plan Now Natural disasters…
Read MoreKey Questions to Ask a Document Scanning Provider
Choosing a document scanning provider isn’t always easy. Not every scanning company offers expertise, value, and dependability. To make sure you choose a qualified and capable document scanning provider, ask the following questions: Q: Do you offer workflow or conversion scanning? A: Every business has unique document conversion needs, so it’s important to make sure…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing a Data Services Provider
Businesses that value privacy protection grow and thrive. But it takes a team effort, which is why choosing a reputable and dependable data services provider is the key to success. In this blog, we offer several tips for making the right choice. 1. Understand Your Data Privacy Requirements Every company has different data storage and…
Read MoreCurrent and Future Privacy Laws That May Affect Your Business
As corporate data breaches spiral out of control, consumers are demanding stricter protection standards for their personal, financial, and medical information. This presents a challenge for businesses. Keeping up with an alphabet soup of privacy regulations isn’t easy. In this blog, we highlight several common privacy laws and outline your obligations for meeting each of…
Read MoreThe Risks of Storing Documents In-House
Businesses rely on paper records to support their administrative needs and legal requirements. Many organizations store them wherever they can find space, including boxes, closets, shelves, drawers, file cabinets, etc. But these storage options come with a host of problems. In this blog, we discuss the risks of storing documents in-house. Security If you’re not…
Read MoreWhat Your Employees Need to Know about Data Privacy
What do your employees understand about data privacy? Are they putting your customers, vendors or even themselves at risk? In this blog, we discuss key data privacy factors your employees need to know. Data Privacy Is the Law Several federal well-known federal laws mandate how companies must store, send, and dispose of personally identifiable information…
Read More5 Document Disposal Mistakes to Avoid
As a business owner, privacy protection falls squarely on your shoulders. If sensitive information is stolen and compromised on your watch, you and your company can face serious legal and financial repercussions. Here are five document disposal mistakes you should avoid at all costs: 1. Ignoring Final Disposition Dates Keeping documents longer than necessary is…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing a Scanning Service Provider
Are you considering going paperless? Choosing a scanning services provider can be stressful. Not every scanning company meets the criteria you deserve. In this blog, we offer five helpful tips for choosing a scanning services provider. 1. Verify Experience and Ability Document scanning requires more than technology; experience and ability are just as important. You…
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