Records Management
Information Security 101: Understanding the Foundations of Records Information Management Policies
When we say “document security” or “information security” what are we really talking about? What is involved? Why is it important? How can you ensure security? For us, it’s about data protection. This includes protecting the privacy, intellectual property, and personal information security of both you and the clients with whom you do business. Why…
Read More4 Ways to Strengthen Your Records Information Management Practices in 2021
There is no better time than the present to review and update your records management policies and best practices. Your internal policies should be ever-evolving to reflect new challenges and threats when it comes to records and information management. Review these 4 elements of your records management policy to ensure they are up to date…
Read MoreThe Importance of Employee Education on Information Security
As a business managing proprietary information, one of the biggest steps you can take to safeguard data and records is to educate the people who are interacting with it daily: your employees. Check out our blog and video which include some easy steps to improve your information security. One of these points is employee education.…
Read MoreSelf Storage vs Secure Off-Site Storage
If you keep your records in a storage unit, this is for you! Did you know that off-site records storage is cheaper and more secure than a rental storage unit? Make sure your records are safe with offsite storage from Augusta Data Storage. Records storage and management are a priority at Augusta Data Storage. When…
Read MorePost Tax Season Document Destruction
Tax season requires the generation and collection of a lot of confidential and financial information for both businesses and individuals. This can lead to some high-security risks if that information is compromised. These include tax fraud, identity theft (SSN, Personally Identifiable Information), access to your banking information, and more. To reduce the risk of security breaches,…
Read MoreBarcode Tracking: How we Organize Over 120,000 sq. ft. of Storage Space
Did you know that our facilities boast over 120,000 sq. ft. of storage between our main storage facility, climate-controlled media vault, and our new NARA compliant storage facility? When you think about how much space that large can hold and the fact that our customers can request retrieval of stored items any time of day,…
Read MoreWhat is the easiest way to destroy documents in bulk?
Have you selected a shredding company to handle your document shredding services? Augusta Data Storage offers many types of document destruction services including mobile, plant-based, and drop-off shredding. What is the best document shredding service for your business? We offer many paper shredding services for our clients. One of the most cost effective shredding options…
Read MoreWork Flexibility and Information Management
Work flexibility is a term we’re hearing a lot more lately. As vaccines roll out and employers make plans for what the future of their work environments will look like, many employees have adjusted to the “new normal” of remote and at-home work setups. For many employers, this has required changes in information access, possibly…
Read MoreHow to Know If Off-Site Records Storage is Right For Your Business
Wondering if off-site records storage is right for your business? Augusta Data Storage offers many services for the secure storage and retrieval of paper and digital files. What is off-site records storage? Off-site storage is warehouse-based storage, located separately from your office or place of business. Our secure, off-site storage facilities offer a safe and…
Read More7 Ways to Strengthen Your Records Management Policies This Year
As we say every year, January is the perfect time to review and update your records management policies and best practices. Each new year brings about new challenges and threats when it comes to records and information management, and your internal policies should be ever-evolving to reflect that. According to ZD Net, 20% of all…
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