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Earth Day, celebrated annually since April 22, 1970, marks a significant milestone in the environmental movement, reminding us of our responsibility to safeguard Earth’s resources for future generations. One often overlooked aspect of environmental conservation is paper shredding, which plays a crucial role in protecting both sensitive information and our planet. The Connection Between Earth…

2024’s Tax Identity Theft Week, observed between January 29th and February 2nd, served as a timely reminder of the ongoing threat of tax identity theft. While the designated week has passed, the reality that tax identity thieves are active year-round remains. With businesses finalizing their financial year-end and individuals preparing to submit annual tax returns,…

In the ever-evolving landscape of data breaches, the healthcare industry stands at the forefront of a concerning trend. As of July 2022, healthcare breach incidents have surged, with OneTouchPoint, a third-party mailing and printing vendor catering primarily to healthcare organizations, becoming a victim of illegal system access. Notably, their clients, including Blue Shield of California,…

On December 22, 2023, HealthEC alerted Southeast Michigan patients regarding a potential exposure of their medical information due to a data breach. This incident marked the second breach within a few months, compromising sensitive details including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical records, diagnoses, and more. Such data is highly susceptible to identity theft, emphasizing…

Learning from someone else’s mistakes is usually a better idea than learning from your own. When it comes to disposing of information, knowing what mistakes to avoid is crucial. While making a mistake in this regard might not seem significant at first, its repercussions can be severe, potentially impacting your finances, reputation, liability, and even…

In 1975, the Carousel of Progress debuted at Walt Disney World in Florida, having previously appeared at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and Disneyland California. Its catchy tune, “The Best Time of Your Life,” has lingered in my mind since childhood. This amusement ride aimed to take the rider on a nostalgic tour through…

Have you ever wondered about the origins of office shredding machines? The answer to this question may surprise you. It all began almost a century ago when the need for these machines was first recognized during acts of espionage. The Origin of the Shredder The history of shredders goes back to 1909 when the first…

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. So much so that Neil Sedaka recorded it twice under different arrangements, hitting number one on the Billboard in 1962 and number eight in the mid-1970s. Which proves that no matter how you wrap it, it still hits hard. Even though Neil’s signature song is about a breaking romance,…

Like many organizations, you probably share private data with third parties. Unfortunately, it only takes a data breach by a single one of those parties to create a ripple effect for the individuals’ data that was breached, the party that shared the data (you), and the party responsible for the breach. Third-party breaches rose 136%…

In the midst of all your other responsibilities, you have been tasked with the job of vetting all the available shredding and destruction companies in your area to find the right one for your business. That task might feel daunting, but don’t worry! We’ll make that search a lot easier by giving you a list…