Posts Tagged ‘document scanning’
The Hidden Risks of Outsourcing Scanning Overseas
When businesses in Portland and Vancouver consider digitizing their paper records, the cost savings of overseas document scanning services can seem attractive. However, sending sensitive documents halfway around the world introduces serious security, legal, and operational risks that far outweigh any initial savings. At DataSafe, we’ve seen too many organizations discover these hidden dangers only…
Read MoreDeciding What to Keep, Scan & Shred
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…
Read MoreReducing Paper Dependence in the Year Ahead
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…
Read MoreCreating an Effective Document Management Plan for Your Business
Having a records management plan in place for your business provides the opportunity to keep your critical information secure at all times. In a time where identity theft and fraud cases continue to take place, it’s that much more important that your business is taking the right precautions to secure its data. For accounting, regulatory,…
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