Recycling is not secure document shredding! Using a recycling bin to dispose of your paper records does not mean your private information is safe. The best way to destroy confidential documents is to shred them. You are still helping the environment, however the documents are securely shredded first and then recycled. The bins provided by a recycling company are very …
Working from home or maybe just relaxing?
Now is the perfect time to clean up your home/office and cleanse your environment of documents and records you no longer need. Being too busy or having no time is no longer an excuse to not have your recor keeping and document security in order. Cleaning up your work environment or home can make you feel great and be more …
Victorian E-Waste Landfill Ban
The Victorian Government has banned electronic waste (or e-waste) in landfills from July 2019. The amount of e-waste (electronic waste) we create is growing up to three times faster than general municipal waste in Australia. E-waste contains both hazardous and valuable materials that can be recovered when they reach the end of their working life. Beware though, many electronic devices …
Your personal details are out there.
Do you know where your driver’s licence is right now? It’s probably tucked away in your wallet or purse, safe from criminals. But if you’ve ever hired a car, booked a flight or hotel online, registered for a government service or just left your mailbox unlocked, your details could already be in the wrong hands. And in Australia, driver’s licences …
Non-Secure Recycling and Secure Document Bins: Don’t make the mistake.
We are finding that many of our clients have their security bin next to a recycling bin in same area. Often near their copying machine. You need to know that many times we discover non-secure recycling bins contain confidential documents that should be in a shredding bin. Mistakes can and do happen and your staff may be putting documents in …