DataSafe News & Information
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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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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In today’s digital age, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount for any organization. From personally identifiable information (PII) to corporate trade secrets, maintaining the confidentiality of data is not just good practice; it’s often required by law. But what happens when it’s time to dispose of this information? Enter the Certificate of Destruction, a crucial document…
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Remember when TV and radio were free, and the idea of paying for bottled water seemed absurd? Times have changed! Today, information is the gold of the digital age. Effectively using information can mean big profits for your business, but losing or having your information stolen is like handing over cash to data thieves. Whether…
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Cell phones are a non-negotiable need in our lives. Also non-negotiable? The need to upgrade to a new model every couple of years. Although it doesn’t look like we’ll get away from planned obsolescence any time soon, we can at least recycle our cell phones. That’s where we come in! Protect your personal information Our cell…
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Savvy business owners and managers know that document shredding is a necessity. After all, it’s the only way to reliably and safely get rid of sensitive data and documents that aren’t needed. But what’s the best way to actually shred these documents? That’s where many managers make an error – they use an in-house shredding…
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If you’re a company that works with protected health information (PHI), you must ensure that you follow guidelines set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). No matter if you provide treatment or handle payments in the healthcare industry, or you’re an associate or contractor who has access to patient information, operational information,…
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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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