IT and Data Privacy
Did you get a new computer for the holidays? What is your plan for your old one?
Did you get a new computer for the holidays this year? If yes, you are in good company. The latest survey from the Consumer Technology Association states, “Interest in desktop computers is at 25% (up from 22%) and computer monitors is up to 24% (21% in 2019),” the CTA found, “Overall, almost two-thirds (62%) […]
4 signs your company could be suffering a data breach
While no business or IT department wants to think about a data breach happening to them, data breaches occurring throughout 2020 are projected to cost organizations up to 2.1 trillion. -That’s more than four times the cost of breaches that occurred in 2015. The only good news, early detection can make a difference. Companies researched […]
Governor Tim Walz names January 28, 2020 Data Privacy Day!
Data breaches make news headlines almost every day. To remind everyone of how important it is to consider the amount and types of information we share, Tuesday (1/28/2020) has been designated as Data Privacy Day in Minnesota by Governor Tim Walz. Walz issued a proclamation in recognition of this international campaign, and Shred Right asks […]
I don’t live in California, why should I care about the CCPA law?
You might be saying, “I don’t live in California, I don’t have to understand the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and why is a company that does shredding in Minnesota writing about it?” It doesn’t seem like it would affect many Minnesotans, or non-Californians, but that’s not exactly true. Even non-Californians should understand how the […]
Is now a good time for a one time shred with Shred Right?
What is a one time shred, and why do businesses and individuals schedule them? A new year, and tax season are two common triggers that get businesses and individuals thinking about what they should be doing with their previous year’s confidential information. A one time shred can vary in size and scope depending on the volume […]
Four ways you’re likely giving too much access to your personal data, right now
According to the Pew Research Center, 96 percent of Americans own a cell phone in 2019. But we’re not very good at keeping them secure. There are four things you might be doing right now that are causing your mobile phone to give access to way too much of your personal data. Your password […]
What does Google winning a lawsuit in France have to do with your data?
Maybe you saw the headline about Google winning its “right to be forgotten” lawsuit in France, or maybe you skipped right over it. After all, what does it have to do with the US and your data or your company’s data? The implications, while they’re a little complicated, might surprise you. What would have happened […]
What is Shred Right Readiness PRO powered by CSR Privacy Solutions?
Take a quick scan around your office. How many devices can you count that likely have data belonging to your company on them? And how much of that data would be damaging if it went missing or fell into the hands of your competitors? Oftentimes, when people hear about a data breach happening they immediately […]
What happens to the hard drive in my device if I donate it or trade it in?
There are a couple of times a year, most often around back-to-school and the holidays, when retailers push “trade in” programs to get consumers to upgrade from their current computers, phones and tablets to the latest and greatest model. Alternatively, if there is no upgrade or trade in offer, you might be looking at […]
Dumpster diving is hot in 2019?
Dumpster diving started gaining media attention after Jerry Schneider found discarded documentation on Pacific Telephone’s automated equipment delivery and ordering system in 1968. He used the system to order equipment which was then delivered to unstaffed locations. Schneider picked up the deliveries and amassed hundreds of thousands of dollars in telephone equipment which he used to create his […]
