At Federal Records Management & Shredding we are constantly monitoring and adapting information management and AAA-certified by the National Association for Information Destruction. We offer secure on-site or off-site document shredding as well as document management and storage services. Contact us today at 260.267.9652 to talk with one of our specialists about our new GPS…
read moreAlmost all businesses or organizations have records, documents, and other types of information that need to be retained. The right information, at the right time, is essential for staff, clients, and management. Managing information so that it is accessible, usable, accurate, and complete — all in a timely and cost-effective manner — is no small…
read moreYou Can Never Be Too Careful: The Value of a “Shred Everything” Policy Information coming in and out of your company is constantly at risk of being mishandled or stolen. Human error accounts for over 30% of the data breaches that occur in small business. Criminal “dumpster divers” are regularly hunting for personal or private information…
read moreBusiness Record Retention Many business owners and office managers wonder how long records need to be kept — and which ones, specifically? The answer generally depends on the aspect of your business to which the record pertains; e.g. taxes? hiring? regulations? etc. There are a wide range of legal, accounting, and regulatory guidelines for records…
read moreThe New Year is a time to give some thought to more than just personal goals for the upcoming year. It’s also a great time to set goals for improvements in the office (where we spend so much of our time, after all). Business articles this time of year are rife with suggestions for how…
read moreClean It Up, Clear It Out: Office Clean-Up Day! At work, most of us don’t have the inclination or the time to devote to purging old documents and files. Work time is for work! However, dealing with files appropriately is an important task that helps a business run more smoothly AND reduces the chance of…
read moreIdentity Theft: Beyond Shredding — What You Should Know to Protect Yourself According to the Federal Trade Commission, 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. Identity theft means that someone has illegally obtained personal information — such as Social Security Number, credit card data, etc. — and is using that information to…
read moreMany businesses use Federal Records Managment & Shredding for confidential document destruction. But, it's not only business that can benefit from document shredding. Residences are susceptible to identity theft as well which makes shredding not only a good idea but a necessity to protect your families information as incidences of identity theft are on the rise.…
read moreImportance of Records Management in an Organization Any business dealing with personal, medical or financial information must understand the potentially devastating consequences that can result from allowing unapproved access to sensitive and confidential information. The list of specific regulations that address information security compliance is lengthy — to mention a few: HIPAA or the Health…
read moreA “Clean Desk Policy”: It’s About Security Many businesses, especially those dealing with sensitive, confidential, or financial information, are implementing clean desk policies. A Clean Desk Policy requires all employees to clear their desks at the end of each work day. What Is a Clean Desk Policy? Yes, a clean desk policy makes the office…
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