Paper Shredding and Destruction: Why Throwing Documents in General Waste Is Dangerous Most people don’t think twice before tossing old paperwork into the bin. Bank statements. Medical letters. Client files. Employee records. Invoices. School forms. It seems harmless. But the reality is this: throwing documents in general waste is dangerous — and in many cases, … Read more
The Definitive Shredding Service Guide When you first contact a shredding company, they will ask logistical questions to determine the scope of work. Q: How do I calculate the volume of paper I have? Most services measure by the “Standard Archive Box” (approx. 15″ x 12″ x 10″). If you don’t have boxes, one vertical … Read more
HOW TO AVOID IDENTITY THEFT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Sharing information on social media can be dangerous We all love social media, and it looks like if you don’t have an active account on Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram you are not alive. With over 82% of the Australian population using social media, pretty much everyone is … Read more
What is Business Sensitive Information Most businesses produce and handle sensitive information as part of their daily operations. According to the Privacy Act, sensitive information is all records containing commercial information, banks statements, financial and legal information about the business, associates, employees and customers. Moreover, any record that identifies an individual is considered private and … Read more
5 OFFICE SPRING CLEANING TIPS There is not better way to start spring than a spring clean. When winter finish some allergens may stay at your office. Think about it, the use of heaters with close windows is the perfect environment for germens to thrive. It is well known that bacteria grows in warm temperatures, … Read more
5 Tips to style your home Office Because you deserve a beautiful space to work Working from home can be stressful or can be delightful, it all depends on different personal factors. Some of us have kids, and when we work from home we have to split our attention between our kids and our work. … Read more
Over 100,000 NSW drivers were affected by a new data breach on government agencies. In the first week of September information was made public that personal data of over 100,000 NSW driver’s license-holders might have been compromised, when a cloud base folder storing personal information was left open through an unsecured cloud storage site. The … Read more
Being on Facebook is a must for all small businesses, with over 1,8 billion active users Facebook is the leading social media platform in the world, from millennials to baby boomers, all generations expect their brands to have a social media presence on Facebook. But the vast majority are not there for a hard sale … Read more
Working from home can be challenging, but when our beloved children are on school holidays, it becomes even harder. Here there are some tips to help you to balance your home-office with your parenting duties. LET GO OF STRICT SCHEDULES While planning ahead activities and tasks, it is crucial to get your work done, accepting … Read more
SHRED DOCUMENTS ON MY OWN OR HIRE A SHREDDING COMPANY You should address the following questions before you can decide whether you should shred documents by your self or hire a professional company. Do I have a cross Shredding in a 2 axis shredder for sensitive documents? Remember, if a shredding process is done, this … Read more
DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION METHODS PULPING YOUR DOCUMENTS There are different secure document destruction methods, one of the most important is pulping, which consists in destroying documents using water and bleach. Destroying your documents properly is crucial to protect your business security and your customer’s trust. 1.0 Find a trash bin To start pulping your documents get … Read more
The Follow Privacy & Confidentiality act covers all small business that works trading Personal Data, handle personal information, or is in under the Privacy Regulation 2013. As a Concequence The Privacy Act must be followed by any business in the next categories: Health Services commercialize personal information any contractor under a Commonwealth contract an operator … Read more
The Covid-19 economic impact for small companies and individuals across the world has no precedents, disrupting supply chains, putting the business out of work forced by the distancing measures, and changing the economics rules worldwide. Small business and Self employees have been among the most affected segment of the Australian economy, according to a survey … Read more
Document shredding is gaining high popularity in today’s fast developing era. For those of you under a misconception that today’s world of technology means that all the data breach can happen only via electronic means, you are wrong. Yes, over the years, newer ways of data breach have popped up, but the old ways still … Read more
A vast amount of paper and files are big trouble to deal with, store, and manage. If your business keeps these documents beyond the ethical obligation, it can turn out to be very troublesome. You need to be aware of the application of rules in your state or area along with the policies concerned. … Read more
When it comes to sensitive information, it’s essential to keep the information secure. It’s a significant threat if you end up holding on to the documents you no longer require. This can be a threat to your business identity as well as a problem for a data breach. Take it as a form of … Read more
Every organisation is a subject to theft, industrial espionage, and even vandalism. It’s one of the reasons why security problems are on top priority. There are many swirling stories about the theft of confidential information and how it gets to the wrong hands. With the information boom in today’s world, there’s a huge concern … Read more
Loose, unsorted documents cluttering your workspace? It’s not only unsightly and inefficient, but with the increasing threat of identity theft and corporate espionage it’s also a security hazard. There are simple steps you can take to beat office clutter, reclaim your workspace — and stay safe and secure. The first step is to look at … Read more
Stories about breaches of privacy and lax document security have been big news in recent times. But while most of these have centred on government documents going astray or big businesses being careless with sensitive customer information, these stories should be a wake-up call for even the smallest enterprise — and every individual. Ensuring the … Read more
Nowadays, business records destruction is preferred to ensure the security of information and to keep unauthorised people from having access to sensitive data. Document destruction can be done in different ways and there are appropriate methods that must be followed when dealing with non-digital media. Discussed below are some of the document destruction techniques that … Read more
In most offices, information can be in the form of paper documents or electronically stored information and while there are traditional methods that are followed to preserve the confidentiality of important paper documents, it will also be important to know the most effective ways to preserve sensitive and electronically stored information. Technology has brought new … Read more
A commercial paper shredder may be an efficient machine that helps in handling document destruction tasks but it is essential to know that it comes with limitations and this is where the importance of finding professional document handling service comes in. Professional document destruction services can handle small and large archive destruction. To be able … Read more
Most people already know the importance of secure document management especially for those who handle sensitive information. Making data unavailable through records destruction is an effective way to make sure that documents will not be used on fraudulent activities. Document destruction is usually done with the help of document shredding services. The process involves different … Read more
Deciding that hiring a shredding company is the best method to destroy sensitive documents – no matter the size or the type of your business – is just the start of a journey in the search of the most suitable service for your needs. Secure Bags follows some principles that will give you peace of … Read more
