DataSafe News & Information
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, businesses across the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver Washington metro areas face mounting pressure to protect sensitive information. While digital security grabs headlines, physical document security remains equally critical. One principle stands as your frontline defense against data breaches and compliance failures: chain of custody in document destruction. Your…
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Think document shredding is as simple as running papers through any old machine? Think again. Portland-area businesses make costly mistakes every day when it comes to protecting sensitive information. These slip-ups don’t just create security gaps, they can lead to massive fines, damaged reputations, and sleepless nights for business owners. Let’s dive into the most…
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Every day, Portland businesses unknowingly engage in practices that could expose their most sensitive information to criminals, competitors, and compliance violations. While most organizations invest heavily in cybersecurity, they often overlook the physical documents that contain the same valuable data—creating massive security vulnerabilities that could have been easily prevented. The reality is that poor document…
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In today’s digital world, it’s easy to think that data security is all about firewalls and encryption. But here’s a reality check that might surprise you: some of the most devastating corporate data breaches still happen the old-fashioned way—through physical documents that end up in the wrong hands. Think about it. Your office generates countless…
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Fraud isn’t just something that happens to other people—it’s a very real threat that affects millions of Americans every year. In our digital age, we often focus on online security while overlooking a surprisingly common entry point for criminals: physical documents sitting in our trash bins and recycling containers. The statistics are sobering. Identity theft…
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As we move deeper into 2025, data security concerns are reaching unprecedented levels. With identity theft affecting millions annually and corporate data breaches making headlines daily, proper document destruction has never been more critical. Whether you’re managing sensitive customer information or protecting proprietary business data, implementing robust shredding practices isn’t just smart business—it’s essential for…
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A Moon’s Perspective Sometimes, seeing things from a distance brings them into sharper focus. That was certainly the case during the early years of space exploration. In December 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission, Astronaut Bill Anders famously said, “We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that…
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Tax Day in the USA Tax Day in the U.S. is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, marking the deadline to file your income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If you’re an American living abroad, you have until June 16, 2025, to file and pay your taxes. Interestingly, federal tax returns were not always…
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If you’ve ever done a spring clean, you’ve likely encountered different strategies to make the process more effective. One common approach is to create sorting piles: “keep,” “donate,” “recycle/trash,” or “sell.” The goal is to declutter and become more organized. Similarly, managing documents in the office or home with a structured plan enhances efficiency and…
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A Brief History of Paper The story of paper begins about three thousand years ago in ancient Egypt, where early forms of paper were crafted using rushes that grew along the Nile River. By the 2nd century AD, the Chinese improved upon this method by grinding mulberry bark and cotton to create paper for the…
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