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Healthcare Data Breaches are on the Rise:
Is Your Practice HIPAA Compliant?
In the ever-evolving landscape of data breaches, the healthcare industry stands at the forefront of a concerning trend. As of July 2022, healthcare breach incidents have surged, with OneTouchPoint, a third-party mailing and printing vendor catering primarily to healthcare organizations, becoming a victim of illegal system access. Notably, their clients, including Blue Shield of California,…
Read More What Healthcare Organizations Should Consider When Choosing a Shredding Company
On December 22, 2023, HealthEC alerted Southeast Michigan patients regarding a potential exposure of their medical information due to a data breach. This incident marked the second breach within a few months, compromising sensitive details including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical records, diagnoses, and more. Such data is highly susceptible to identity theft, emphasizing…
Read More Avoid These 3 Common Information Disposal Mistakes
Learning from someone else’s mistakes is usually a better idea than learning from your own. When it comes to disposing of information, knowing what mistakes to avoid is crucial. While making a mistake in this regard might not seem significant at first, its repercussions can be severe, potentially impacting your finances, reputation, liability, and even…
Read More When to Switch from One-Time Shredding to Recurring Shredding
In 1975, the Carousel of Progress debuted at Walt Disney World in Florida, having previously appeared at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and Disneyland California. Its catchy tune, “The Best Time of Your Life,” has lingered in my mind since childhood. This amusement ride aimed to take the rider on a nostalgic tour through…
Read More How Shredding Evolved from Espionage to Everyday Use
Have you ever wondered about the origins of office shredding machines? The answer to this question may surprise you. It all began almost a century ago when the need for these machines was first recognized during acts of espionage. The Origin of the Shredder The history of shredders goes back to 1909 when the first…
Read More It’s Time to Break up with Your Shredder
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. So much so that Neil Sedaka recorded it twice under different arrangements, hitting number one on the Billboard in 1962 and number eight in the mid-1970s. Which proves that no matter how you wrap it, it still hits hard. Even though Neil’s signature song is about a breaking romance,…
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