IT and Data Privacy
Phishing: don’t get hooked online
New methods of stealing and using your personal information develop each day as technology changes. One of these growing attacks is phishing, a method that accounts for half of all fraud attacks. Phishing attempts often occur over email in which the sender poses as someone you know or trust, such as a coworker, vendor or business […]
How parents can protect their students’ identities at home
At Shred Right, we believe it’s never too early to start thinking about how you can protect your data. In a previous blog post, we shared that over 1 million children experienced identity theft in 2017. We also discussed how technology has increased in classrooms and some tips that educators can use to help keep their […]
Shred Right’s cybersecurity
It’s difficult to go one day without hearing of cyberattack on a business or that a company has had a data breach. Because of this, it’s easy to feel a general lack of security when trying to decide what companies to work with and attempting to control who you give your information to. Security is […]
Tips for safeguarding your students’ data
Now that school is back in session and fall is in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about the importance of protecting students’ data. As many schools are becoming more digitized in their approach to education, it should follow naturally that we’re thinking about how to protect student’s information outside of the home, especially […]
End-of-life data security and compliance
As an IT manager, you know the regulations involved in keeping your organization compliant; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and those from the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), are just a few. Due to the nature of […]
The how-to’s of document storage
At Shred Right, we’ve seen all kinds of document storage and destruction concerns and have received many questions about some of the best practices of information retention. We’ve put together the following tips to illustrate some commonly overlooked considerations when it comes to document storage. Safe storage Whether you store your files as physical paper […]
Healthcare and HIPAA; the importance of compliance
We’ve touched on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, in a past blog as well as throughout our website and social media channels referencing healthcare and privacy practices. If you work in the healthcare industry, you probably know that HIPAA is important, but what is it all about? We’ve put together some […]
4 Privacy laws that you need to know about
As we mentioned in a previous article, the California v. Greenwood case in 1988 resulted in the Supreme Court decision which says that documents thrown away in the trash are no longer under your legal ownership. When it comes to document destruction and the security of your information, this case’s ruling isn’t the only law […]
Employee records: How long should your business keep them?
A business’s file storage system can be an asset or added liability, depending on its upkeep. Employee records are one of the trickier aspects of records management; it can be easy to confuse what documents should be kept or destroyed and on what timeline. From the interview process until well after termination or departure, here […]
Documents you’ll want to keep for tax season
Did you know that on average people receive $3,050 for their tax returns? Tax season is fast approaching and it’s time to gather your plethora of required documents. Except…what are those documents? What documents have you been keeping around too long, or worse, not long enough? Here are some tips to help you sort the […]
