The holiday season is in full swing, which means more purchases for consumers and more sales for retailers. It’s also the time of year when small businesses and shoppers are most at risk of identity theft and fraud, so it’s no surprise December is National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. Here are our tips…

Part of running a successful business is making sure your information and the medium it’s stored on is secure. So, finding a dependable data services provider is a must. In this blog, we offer five critical questions to ask a data services provider. 1. Is my media stored in a climate-controlled facility? Excessive heat/cold, moisture/dryness,…

Choosing a records management provider isn’t easy. You need security, dependability, and experience. Sometimes, the choice between two qualified records management companies comes down to one deciding factor: Privacy+ Certification In this blog, we highlight several ways working with a Privacy+ Certification records management provider benefits your business. What is Privacy+ Certification? Privacy+ Certification is administered…

Whether it’s hiring new staff or buying new equipment, each business decision-making process deserves serious forethought. Considering whether to scan your documents is no different. Before undertaking a scanning project, we suggest that you ask yourself the following questions: Q: Do I have the technology needed to scan my documents? Desktop scanners are effective for…

As identity theft rates rise, privacy protection awareness is at an all-time high. As a result, we receive questions about secure information disposal every day. In this blog, we answer the most frequently-asked paper shredding questions. Q: What’s the difference between onsite and offsite shredding? A: With onsite mobile shredding, a specialized shredding vehicle comes…

Are you running out of office space for your documents, but don’t know where else to store them? You need a solution that’s reliable, secure and affordable. In this blog, we review the top reasons to store your documents offsite in a records center. Security  Don’t underestimate physical threats to your documents. If confidential contracts,…

As a business owner, you’re obligated to protect your employees’ and customers’ personal information. That responsibility just got bigger. A recent circuit court ruling makes it more likely for your business to be sued if personal information is lost, stolen or compromised. In this blog, we discuss the specifics of the ruling and its impact…

Are you considering going paperless, but not sure of how a scanning service works? In this blog post, we offer an inside look at a professional scanning service. The Scanning Facility A scanning facility is a busy place with an assembly-line atmosphere. Preparation, sorting, indexing and imaging stations enable organized processing of documents by uniformed,…

When it comes to protecting your clients and employees from identity theft and making sure your company complies with state and federal privacy laws, shredding is a must. As a result, there’s no shortage of document shredding providers willing to destroy your information. But with so many options, it can be hard to settle on…

Every business looks for ways to keep their confidential records secure and increase efficiency. Records storage companies offer solutions for accomplishing both of these things. Here are the answers to the top four records storage questions we’re frequently asked. Q: Why should I store my documents in a record center? A: A records center provides…