Are You Compliant with the FACTA Disposal Rule in 2026?
In 2026, regulators expect businesses to treat document destruction as a core part of their data security program — not an afterthought. While most organizations invest heavily in cybersecurity, many still overlook a critical compliance requirement: FACTA Disposal Rule compliance for physical records. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Disposal Rule under the Fair […]
What Happens to Your Documents After You Drop Them in a Shred Bin?
Dropping sensitive documents into a locked shred bin is easy. But what happens next? At Shred Instead, we believe secure destruction should never be a mystery. So, let’s walk through exactly what happens to your documents—from the moment they leave your hands to their final transformation into recycled pulp. Step 1: Secure, Hands-Free On-Site Shredding […]
5 Holiday Data Security Risks Companies Overlook (And How to Prevent Them)
The holiday season should be a time for celebration—not stress about data breaches or misplaced documents. Yet every December, businesses unknowingly expose themselves to higher data security risks. With staff taking time off, more visitors entering offices, and year-end cleanouts happening quickly, sensitive information becomes especially vulnerable. To help you finish the year with confidence, […]
Cybersecurity Awareness: Online and Offline Protection
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a time to reflect on how we protect sensitive information. While most people focus on strong passwords, antivirus software, or firewalls, there’s another critical piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: paper documents. Cybersecurity Is Bigger Than Digital When we hear the word “cybersecurity,” we tend to think about […]
Ways Shredding Services Can Save Businesses Money
All businesses seek methods of reducing cost without compromising on security or performance. Document disposal is one of the areas that are ignored. The amount of records, invoices, contracts, and files of employees that companies produce each year are in the thousands. Unless they are managed effectively, these documents consume storage space or expose the […]
What to Do Before You Dispose of Old Devices (Phones, Hard Drives, USB Drives)?
In the digital age, gadgets such as smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and USB drives are not just mere carriers of files, but they contain personal and business-related information that is sensitive. By just leaving these things in the garbage or giving them away without any kind of preparation, you risk falling prey to identity theft, […]
Industries That Can’t Afford to Skip Secure Document Shredding
In today’s data-driven world, mishandling sensitive documents isn’t just risky—it can be catastrophic. Many sectors face strict regulations, legal liabilities, and a loss of trust when information isn’t destroyed properly. At Shred Instead, we help companies meet compliance needs while safeguarding security and peace of mind. Here’s a breakdown of key industries where shredding isn’t […]
What Kind of Information (on Paper) Is Highest-Risk If Exposed?
Despite the digital-first world we live in today, paper records still play a big role in how organizations deal with and store information. Many businesses still depend on paper for compliance, legal protection or daily operations — whether it’s client contracts or employee files. But paper trails can present more of a security threat if […]
True Cost of a Data Breach vs Cost of Regular Shredding — ROI Comparison
The modern business environment requires businesses to deal with sensitive information on a daily basis. Although cybersecurity is commonly in the spotlight, physical documents are still one of the most essential vulnerabilities. In cases where old files are not destroyed properly by the businesses, the risks are expensive. When comparing the Data breach vs cost […]
What Businesses Need to Know About Federal and State Record Retention Laws?
Companies generate documentation every day, which includes tax returns, agreements, invoices, staff files, e-mails, and similar information. The question of determining the duration of these records is not just a matter of saving storage space. Failure to adhere to the state record retention laws and federal regulations may expose a firm to fines, lawsuits and […]
