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What Are Confidential Documents and How Should You Shred Them?
No matter how organized we try to be, paper still manages to pile up in our homes and offices. Securely disposing of all this paper can be challenging, especially when it contains confidential information. What do you do with these documents? That’s where TrueShred comes in. We offer secure shredding services in Maryland, Virginia and…
Read MoreWhy You Should Always Receive a Certificate of Destruction
Nearly every company is at risk of a data breach that can impact the security of their business and customers. These breaches can occur in various ways, including documentation theft caused by insufficient shredding. Although many business owners understand that document shredding is critical for protecting information, they believe basic office shredders are enough. Choosing…
Read MoreYour Guide to Throwing Away Old Receipts and Documents
You might be tempted to throw away bank statements because it’s easier, but it’s not the safest option. When dealing with documents related to sensitive information, there’s a better route to take. Why Is It Important to Destroy Your Financial Information and Sensitive Documents? While you might be thinking about how easy it would be…
Read MoreDocuments You Should Shred Right Now
In This Post: Documents to Shred Right Now Old Hard Drives or Media Documents You Should Keep Documents to Shred Immediately Throwing confidential information in the trash puts you and your family at risk. Once the trash leaves your control, there is a risk that someone will find personal information they can use to steal…
Read MoreWhat Tax Documents Do I Need to Shred?
Like many people, you probably have a pile of tax documents lying around — but how long do you need to keep them after tax season? There are many documents you can get rid of as tax season ends, but it is essential to shred these sensitive documents securely. This guide will highlight tax documents…
Read MoreWhy Choose a Certified Shredding Company?
Why Choose a NAID Certified Shredding Company? Even as the world becomes more digital, paper documents and files still exist. These documents often contain sensitive information that shouldn’t fall into the wrong hands. When it’s time to dispose of paper documents, you are required do so in a way that protects confidential information. One secure…
Read MoreHow to Dispose of Patient Records
Hospitals, insurance agencies, medical billing companies and other healthcare organizations are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). These confidentiality requirements demand special care when disposing of medical records. Comprehensive Legal Overview HIPAA requires proper disposal of physical medical records containing protected health information (PHI) through the following methods: Shredding Pulping Pulverizing Burning Following…
Read MoreWhen to Throw Away Receipts
Managing receipts is critical to tracking income, expenses, and other relevant data. Good financial documentation helps you keep your books up to date, manage cash flow efficiently and streamline the tax return process. If you are unsure whether to keep or discard receipts, here’s a comprehensive guideline for when to throw them away Jump To:…
Read MoreDo I Need to Shred Receipts?
In This Post: When to Shred Receipts Alternatives to Paper Receipts When You Shouldn’t Shred Secure Shredding in Maryland, Virginia, & DC with TrueShred You get all kinds of receipts whenever you spend money on something. When these papers already take up too much space in your wallet, you might wonder if you…
Read MoreThe Difference Between On-Site & Off-Site Shredding
On-Site vs. Off-Site Paper Shredding Every business relies on paper documents as a source of information, record-keeping, communication and payroll. Safeguarding client and customer data is a priority, but how can you ensure the integrity of your documents once they’re no longer needed? Professional document destruction shredding is the most secure method of disposal available. Paper shredding…
Read More”I have worked with several document destruction companies over the past ten years and until contracting with TrueShred, I hadn’t met a company with which I felt so compelled to share with professional colleagues. TrueShred’s personnel are always polite, considerate, timely and attentive. . . I trust all of my future shredding needs to TrueShred!”
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