DataSafe News & Information
The holiday season is a busy time of year, both for families and fraudsters. Identity theft is a major problem during the end of the year because it’s the time when families across the country are making more online purchases and using their credit cards more often. Fortunately, you can help keep your business and…
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Ever since the massive 2017 Equifax data breach, companies of all sizes have increased their focus on digital security. Yet, it’s important to remember identity theft can also occur from paper that hasn’t been properly disposed of. This can be junk mail, paper statements, tax documents, and more. Millions of U.S. citizens are affected by identity…
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Fall is officially here and winter is right around the corner. But before you start planning your company’s holiday party, it’s crucial that you first take the necessary steps to get your office ready for the colder season. Here are five ways you can prep your workplace for the fall and winter months. Schedule seasonal…
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Every business wants to think they’re safe from cyber attacks and burglaries. Unfortunately, these crimes are common enough that assuming your business is safe may actually do your company more harm than good. By understanding your company’s risk of theft and identity theft, the more you’ll be able to put up the right defenses. That…
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Although the breach is no longer at the forefront of the public’s mind, the Equifax breach was the largest single data breach in American history. What was first believed to be just another data breach in a sea of cyber attacks against businesses turned into a disaster involving the breach of 145.9 million personal records. We…
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While working for a college, the risk of identity theft may be at the back of your mind. After all, identity theft is more common at law firms and major business corporations, right? Wrong. In 2016, approximately one in every 16 American adults were victims of identity theft. And, in 2017, reports of student loan…
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It may be hard to admit, but sometimes a business owner can’t do everything themselves. This is especially true of smaller businesses where you’re running on a small budget with an even smaller workforce. To help lighten the load, outsourcing services can help save your business a lot of time and productivity. That said, here…
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Many workplaces choose to partner with professional paper shredding services to destroy sensitivity information quickly and securely. But more often, workers are telecommuting and working from the comfort of their own homes. Some people throw away personal paper in the garbage. Others use a personal shredding machine. Neither is ideal and both are security issues.…
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Yet, the first interaction a new employee has with most businesses is with the HR department. HR is the department that sets the expectations of company policies. It’s also the organization that hires and trains employees. That said, it’s not a good idea to leave data protection to your IT department alone. HR can set…
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With the school year coming to an end, it’s all too easy to assume your school’s information is safe. But with so much paperwork and private information, it’s important that you don’t slack on your school’s security. Identity thieves won’t be taking a summer break because your students are. That said, every school administration needs…
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