Posts Tagged ‘Secure Shredding’
A Century Later: The Evolution of the Hard Drive Shredder
Great innovations often stem from a combination of necessity and inspiration from existing inventions. This is evident in the story of German toolmaker Adolph Ehinger, whose idea for shredding paper was ahead of its time. 1930s: The Birth of the Paper Shredder In 1935, Adolph Ehinger needed a quick way to destroy information on paper…
Read MoreHow to Simplify Your Corporate Information Disposal Processes
Just like a pilot streamlines preflight checks with a checklist, your business can simplify its information disposal procedures for efficiency and compliance. In today’s data-driven landscape, businesses manage vast amounts of data, including sensitive client and company information. With increasingly-stringent privacy and security requirements, it’s crucial to adopt a robust yet straightforward data disposal strategy.…
Read MoreDocument Shredding vs. Incineration: Which is More Secure?
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…
Read MoreUnveiling Misconceptions about Shredding
In the world of misinformation, much like the amusing forgetfulness of the famous movie fish Dory, various misconceptions surround shredding practices. Whether it’s believing goldfish have a three-second memory or assuming in-house shredding is the ultimate secure solution, it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Let’s dive deeper into some common shredding myths and unveil…
Read MoreDo I Have to Remove Staples Before My Documents Get Shredded?
The quick answer is “no,” our industrial paper shredders can easily cut through staples so you don’t have to waste time removing them yourself! What happens to the paper after it has been shredded? Once the shredding stage has been completed, the paper is then bailed and sent to a recycling mill. Pulpers will introduce…
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