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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Our Commitment to Sustainability and Information Security

Posted November 12, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Sustainability
At Shred-it we are committed to sustainability and information security. Learn more about how we keep your data and the environment safe.

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Six Ways to Improve Employee Information Security

Posted November 05, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Corporate Information
Data breaches can have long lasting negative effects on your organization. Ensure you company is protected with these employee information security tips.

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Why Every Organization Needs to Dispose of Old Hard Drives Properly

Posted October 29, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
Even after you delete a file it will continue to exist on your hard drive. To protect your business, you must understand the importance of proper hard drive destruction.

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Information Security Risks: An Opportunity for Small Businesses

Posted October 22, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Corporate Information
Information security is a growing concern for small business owners. These four tips will help companies make significant strides in safeguarding their confidential data.

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month: Keeping Your Modern Workplace Secure

Posted October 15, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Cybersecurity
Employers must learn how to keep their data secure as more organizations embrace remote and flexible workplaces. Follow these 7 tips to avoid a security breach.

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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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