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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Do you know what happens with your documents during tax season?

Posted March 26, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security
Tax payers are susceptible to information fraud and identity theft. Are you taking the right precautions?

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Ask the Expert: Are people protecting themselves properly against fraud?

Posted March 19, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Identity Protection
As identity theft, fraud and breaches continue to grow, understanding risk factors can help businesses be better prepared.

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In-house Paper Shredding vs Outsourced Document Destruction: Which is Best for Your Business?

Posted March 11, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security
With of identity theft and business fraud incidents on the rise, document shredding is more important than ever. But before using a do-it-yourself approach to destroy your files, you may want to think twice. In-house shredding comes with costs and risks that negatively impact your business. Here we discuss the three main problems with shredding your own documents.

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Data Security in the Workplace: How a Risk Assessment Can Protect your Business

Posted February 26, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
A security risk assessment helps determine the level of information security in your organization by identifying security risks and offering tips on how to put a safe and secure information security solution in place.

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Have You Completed Your Internal Security Risk Assessment Yet?

Posted February 19, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
An information security risk assessment will help you determine if your workplace is at risk for a security breach. To help you get started, here are some quick and easy steps to help your workplace conduct an internal risk assessment today and to help prevent a security breach in the workplace.

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Ask the Expert: What are the data and cyber security trends you're seeing in 2019?

Posted February 12, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Cybersecurity
Shred-it’s Ann Nickolas shares her own personal insights on what the most surprising areas of risk are.

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Top 2019 Security Trends to Watch Out For

Posted February 05, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Data Security
With data breaches on the rise, discover the top data security trends in 2019 and how you can protect the confidential data of yourself and your business.

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New Year Declutter Challenge Week Four: Secure Common Areas

Posted January 29, 2019 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security
Common areas in the office are often overlooked data security threats. Discover helpful tips to declutter these high traffic areas to ensure information remains secure.

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