Securing your information

VLOG | GDPR 7 Things You Should Do to Stay Compliant

Posted May 24, 2018 by Lynn Brown
- Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation is a brand-new legislation developed to help protect the confidential data of citizens in the European Union and it comes into effect on Friday, May 25, 2018. Learn what you can do to ensure you stay compliant.

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VLOG | 4 Key Vulnerabilities in the Office

Posted March 15, 2018 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
Discover how to avoid becoming a victim of a data breach by ensuring your organization addresses these top information security threats in the office. Learn more.

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VLOG | Decluttering Your Workspace

Posted February 01, 2018 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security
With the new year in full swing it is critical that you begin to declutter your workspace. Find out how you can keep your information secure in 2018 with these tips and tricks.

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VLOG | What to Do After a Data Breach

Posted December 07, 2017 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
You may think that all your company’s data is safe and secure, but the chances of a breach occurring are so high. Tricia Oldfield, District Sales Manager for Shred-it shares a few things your company should do if exposed.

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VLOG | 5 Everyday Documents Fraudsters Don’t Want You to Shred

Posted August 17, 2017 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security
A discussion with Paul Saabas, Vice President Shred-it Canada on protecting your personal information.

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Guest Blog: The Insider Threat to Paper Documents

Posted October 08, 2019 by Dr. Larry Ponemon
- Document Security
Research from the Ponemon Institute reveals organizations’ security gaps in their ability to prevent a data breach involving paper documents. Based on these findings, we recommend taking the following steps.

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Five Documents in a Healthcare Environment That Can Put You at Risk

Posted October 01, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Corporate Information
As of 2017, 89% of the health care organizations surveyed by Shred-it have had at least one data breach in the last two years. With that in mind, it is imperative for both patients and healthcare practitioners to keep track of the following documents in hospitals and clinics that are most vulnerable to a data breach.

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Shred-it’s Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Posted September 24, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
With identity theft, fraud and other information security threats on the rise, Shred-it has answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on information security.

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How to Make Information Security Part of Your Employee Culture

Posted September 17, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Corporate Information
Information security should be part of your employee culture. Shred-it has identified three ways to make information security part of your culture with easy steps to keep top of mind.

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Recycling & Sustainability: 3 Key Ways to Keep Information Secure While Remaining Eco-friendly

Posted September 10, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Sustainability
Did you know that you can prioritize information security while remaining committed to the environment? Here, Shred-it provides you with 3 key ways to support sustainability while not compromising your information security protocols this fall.

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Helpful Tips: How Car Dealers Can Protect Sensitive Customer Data

Posted September 05, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
As car sales rise, consumer concerns around information security are also growing. Discover how car dealerships can protect information security with Shred-it.

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De-clutter your workspace and fall forward with an end-of-summer purge

Posted August 27, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security
You might be wondering how a clean workspace can impact your happiness. A summer purge at the office or at home can help you start fresh for the upcoming year and ensure that no confidential or critical information is being mishandled.

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Are you up to date on Privacy Legislation? Shred-it’s Guide to the complex regulatory environment.

Posted August 20, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Compliance
To help you navigate the latest data regulation laws, Shred-it has put together a privacy legislation guide to help understand the rules as they relate to specific verticals. Although this is not to be taken as legal advice, we are hoping that this will help you understand what you should be looking out for in this era of privacy.

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