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Top 5 Signs It’s Time to Shred Your Old Documents
With identity theft affecting more businesses and individuals each year, safeguarding personal and sensitive information is crucial. Many businesses overlook the importance of properly disposing of office documents, potentially exposing themselves to cybercrimes and identity theft. Shredding documents is vital in securing confidential data, including financial records, medical information, legal documents, and other sensitive materials.…
Read MoreA Senior’s Guide to the Do’s and Don’ts of Document Shredding
In today’s digital world, seniors are increasingly targeted by identity thieves and scammers. One way to protect yourself from these threats is by properly disposing of personal documents. Wiggins Shredding is here to help you navigate the do’s and don’ts of document shredding, ensuring your sensitive information remains secure. The Importance of Document Shredding Identity…
Read MoreProper X-Ray Waste Disposal: Ensuring Compliance and Environmental Responsibility
Proper disposal of X-rays is paramount for both environmental preservation and public health. While X-rays are invaluable tools in healthcare, their disposal poses significant risks if not managed correctly. Improper disposal threatens environmental integrity and exposes individuals to health hazards. This blog explores the importance of proper x-ray disposal, & x-ray recycling services. Regulatory requirements,…
Read MoreDocument Shredding for Tax Season in PA, NJ, DE, & MD
You should shred tax documents that the IRS doesn’t require to protect your identity and finances. Tax season document shredding is common, but you must identify the files you can safely dispose of and those you need to keep. Here’s an overview of tax document shredding guidelines to help you identify documents you should be…
Read MoreWhat Belongs and What Doesn’t: Guidelines for Shred Collection Containers
When it comes to hamburgers, everyone has their preferences, whether it’s the classic combination of lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, or more adventurous toppings like broccoli, peanut butter, sunny-side-up eggs and yes, even mac and cheese as toppings. Burger restaurants might allow you to “have it your way,” but there are some things, like shred…
Read MoreFact Check: Does HIPAA Specify a Shred Size for Document Destruction?
Fact checking is a crucial process that involves verifying the accuracy of reports and statements. It dates back to the 1850s with the rise of sensationalist newspapers. Inaccurate information can take various forms, such as propaganda, fake news, disinformation, and misinformation. When it comes to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements for document…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Identity Theft Awareness & Prevention Month
Remember the iconic Top 10 List on Late Night with David Letterman? The very first one was televised 38 years ago. When David moved from NBC to CBS, NBC claimed the Top 10 List was intellectual property, but that didn’t hold water because David knew NBC had stolen it from other resources in the first…
Read MoreWhy Free Hard Drive Shredding is a Bad Idea
In the pursuit of cost-cutting measures within your business, it is important to proceed carefully, especially when considering “free” services. More often than not, choosing a cost-free solution leads to poor or incomplete results, often burdened with hidden catches or unmet expectations. The adage, “You get what you pay for,” holds especially true when dealing…
Read MoreSafeguarding Your Finances: Navigating Fraud Awareness Week
Fraud Awareness Week takes place from November 12-18, 2023. This annual event provides an important opportunity assess your financial security and take measures to safeguard your assets. For business leaders, it’s a chance to review security policies with your employees, while individuals can use this time to conduct an annual checkup at both work and…
Read MoreReclaiming Your Space: A Guide to Managing Expired Files
Is your facility feeling increasingly cramped, with limited available space? It may be due to a growing number of boxes filled with expired files that are gradually taking over and stealing valuable space. If it’s become all too convenient to place expired files into a box and add it to the ever-growing stack in a…
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