Posts by SSBRM Staff
Be prepared for Hurricane Isaac
Stevens & Stevens wants to pass on valuable information to your company and family regarding Hurricane Evacuation Zones in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Sarasota Counties. We are in the thick of Hurricane Season now as Hurricane Isaac bears down on us. Let’s hope for the best but be prepared. Make sure you know your evacuation zone…
Read MoreIt’s still hurricane season, is your Disaster Recovery Plan current?
It’s still hurricane season and with the unpredictability of storms, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take time to make sure your records and vital business information is secure. When planning for a disaster, ask yourself the following questions: Can I access my information 24/7? Make sure you can access your backup information anytime. For…
Read MoreCopier hard drives…is your copied data secure?
Protecting the identity of a business is among the top priorities for any business owner and most institute a business records management program to protect data and minimize the risk of identity theft. But have you considered other electronic devices in your office that could pose just as much of a risk to identity theft as tossing…
Read MoreProper Record Destruction Can Save Your Business
It’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to a business’ identity. Information being tossed out should always be shredded, including diskettes, CDs and hard drives. To make sure all unneeded information is properly destroyed, developing an information destruction policy is important. Determine how sensitive information will be stored until shredded. Since…
Read MoreSeven Year Rule, Not True For All Document Retention Policies
Do you have a stack of files that need to be reviewed and possibly shredded? Many think seven is the magic number, but retention periods very for different documents. Before you shred anything, consult both your legal and accounting staff to determine the length of time for that specific record. Consider the following for your…
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