Quick Summary The closet risk: Stashing old computers in a back room puts your clinic at serious risk for a data breach. Deleting is not enough: Wiping a hard drive or hitting “factory reset” does not actually remove the electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) left behind. Physical destruction is required: The only way to guarantee…

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Old tax forms, a liability if not shred.

Quick Summary You don’t need to keep files forever: The IRS generally only requires you to keep tax records for 3 to 7 years. Hoarding them longer just increases your risk of identity theft. Home shredders are risky: Standard “strip-cut” home shredders leave documents easily readable for determined thieves. Watch the mail: Obscure tax forms…

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Quick Summary The Definition: A shredding Certificate of Destruction is a formal legal document provided by a professional shredding partner. It acts as your official proof that the destruction job is complete. Why You Need It: To meet strict legal requirements for shredding under HIPAA, FACTA, and the potentially upcoming Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act,…

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Augusta Data Storage mobile shredding truck

Nobody wants to deal with the headache of a data breach. You work hard to build your business and serve your customers, so keeping their private information safe is non-negotiable. While we often focus on digital security, physical paper trails can be just as risky if they aren’t handled correctly. That is why mobile paper…

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Payroll and business tax documents organized in a file cabinet

The holidays are officially behind us, and suddenly, the reality of tax season sneaks up. For countless small business owners, this time of year means desks covered in receipts, credit cards mixed in with invoices, and a general fear of throwing anything away because “what if the IRS asks for it?” We’ll show you how…

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