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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for safeguarding sensitive patient health information. When disposing of Protected Health Information (PHI), HIPAA mandates that it must be rendered “essentially unreadable, indecipherable, and otherwise cannot be reconstructed.” Proper document shredding is critical in ensuring compliance and protecting patient privacy. Who Is Affected by…

As we begin 2025, it’s time to think about giving your business or home office a fresh start. At ShredPro Secure, we’ve noticed that our East Tennessee clients who end their year with a thorough document purge consistently report feeling more organized and secure heading into January. Let’s explore why starting 2025 with a shredding…

Identity theft can strike anyone, anywhere, and at any time. During Identity Theft Awareness Month, we’re reminded of the importance of staying vigilant when it comes to protecting personal, financial, and business information. To help you stay one step ahead of identity thieves, we’ve compiled actionable tips that make safeguarding your sensitive data simple and…

Former Chair of the US Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, once said that being informed makes one less vulnerable to fraud and abuse. Every bit of awareness helps strengthen your ability to protect yourself from fraudulent activities. Ginni Rometty, the first woman CEO of IBM, highlighted the severity of the issue by stating, “Cybercrime is the…

Have you ever thought about what happens to all those confidential documents your business discards? In a world where protecting sensitive information is more important than ever, secure document destruction is crucial. And that’s where the mobile shredding truck comes in. It’s a unique blend of technology, security, and efficiency, ensuring sensitive documents are destroyed…

In Brian Hampton’s 2014 stage play GOSSIP, a charming but sinister character named Gossip infiltrates a group of high school students, manipulating the truth to be believed by others. This mirrors what happens in many healthcare organizations when facts about regulations like HIPAA become twisted by assumptions, opinions, or incomplete information. Misinformation can spread quickly,…