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Did you know that the first hard disk drive (HDD), invented as a means of secondary storage for computers by IBM, was the size of two refrigerators and weighed 2,000 pounds? Despite its limited capacity compared to today’s standards, it marked the beginning of a digital age that brings both convenience and risks. As technology…
When you’re making that decision, it’s important to understand that not every records storage facility is the same. Your information assets are important to your business, and keeping them safe and secure is the number one goal of a records management professional who can help you in the process of protecting your documents. There are…
Your office has just suffered a records loss due to a major storm. Many of your paper records are gone or heavily damaged, and it may be a while before your employees can even start assessing the impact on your business. With a records storage plan in place, recovery and restoration can reduce your business…
An often-misunderstood aspect of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA) disposal rule is that it doesn’t prescribe the method for destroying documents; it simply requires businesses to properly dispose of sensitive information and suggests various destruction methods like burning, pulverizing, and shredding. Among these options, shredding and burning stand out as popular choices…
It seems like an easy question to answer, but many businesses simply don’t protect their records or other data beyond the basics. Having a designated place in your office or place of business for records seems like it should be good enough, or having one employee who takes care of the records because “they know…
