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Supporting Local Businesses: Why Choosing Blue-Pencil Matters

  • Data Management
  • Information Security

When it comes to document management and shredding services, businesses often have a choice between large multinational providers and local companies. While big-name brands may have recognition, there’s a compelling case for choosing a local provider like Blue-Pencil. From personalized …

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10 Reasons Why Data Protection Is Important to a Business

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  • Information Security

For any business, understanding why data protection is crucial is essential. The answer extends beyond technical safeguards, encompassing financial and reputational defense, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. This article highlights 10 key reasons why data protection is indispensable for business …

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Document Security Awareness: How to Educate Employees on Privacy and Risks

  • Information Security

Teaching employees about document security awareness is crucial in today’s digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats are rampant. This guide will walk you through the steps to ensure that your team understands the importance of protecting sensitive information …

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Navigating the Aftermath: Data Breach Incidents of 2023 Lessons Learned and Best Practices Revealed

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In the digital landscape of 2023, cybersecurity is not a luxury, but a necessity. Data breaches are no longer isolated incidents but recurring nightmares that continue to haunt organizations across the globe. The wake-up call is loud and clear – …

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Exploring the Ripple Effects: Understanding the Impact of Data Breaches on Individuals and Organizations

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In an age where technology is deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives, understanding the impact of data breaches on individuals and organizations has become a significant concern. These breaches can wreak havoc on personal lives and businesses, …

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NAID AAA Certified Document Shredding: What It Is and Why It Matters?

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As widescale data breaches and incidents of identity theft continue to rise, organizations and their customers are constantly reminded of the severe consequences of inadequate data management. As a result of these ongoing threats, many businesses invest heavily in online …

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The Importance of Secure Product Destruction for Businesses

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  • Information Security

In today’s competitive business world, companies must continually create new and improved products that meet customers’ changing needs, stay ahead of competitors and increase revenue and profitability. However, secure product destruction is an often missed aspect of the product development …

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15 Ways To Protect Your Data While Commuting

  • Information Security

As many offices ease into in-person work – whether full-time or hybrid – more employees are returning to public transit for their daily commute. Without the stressors of traffic congestion and rising fuel costs, the commute is a great time …

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How To Protect Your Data in Co-working Spaces

  • Information Security

It’s no secret that the workplace has evolved – and continues to do so – because of the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. Traditional working arrangements have been replaced with hybrid and remote models where employees carry out their job …

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8 Ways Businesses Can Protect Sensitive Data

  • Information Security

In today’s digital world, keeping sensitive information safe is not as simple as keeping records in a store room. Businesses collect vast amounts of confidential information in physical and digital forms that organizations must protect from data thieves and security …

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How Do You Protect Confidential Information in the Workplace?

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In today’s business world, confidential information is abundant and an important obligation for organizations to keep safe. From patient lists and pricing data to employee information, trade secrets and financial reports, companies must uphold their privacy obligations or they can …

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Remote Work Security Best Practices

  • Data Management
  • Information Security

In recent years, working remotely has grown in popularity as a way to achieve a better work/life balance, increase productivity and minimize overhead costs. But with the advent of COVID-19, remote work quickly became a necessity, causing many companies to …

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