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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 MoreIt’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 MoreDo 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…
Read MoreEach day, every department in most companies creates its own set of information. But where does it get saved and stored? Who manages it? What happens to old records? As technology use increases, information continues to be created at a rapid pace. A business can lose control of its records without a business records management…
Read MoreA couple weeks ago we talked about how air conditioning plays a vital role in properly archiving business documents by protecting them from heat and humidity. John Steele Gordon at the WSJ penned an interesting article this week chronicling the life of air conditioning. From it’s simple beginnings just circulating air with fans, to a young doctor…
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