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Canadian Firms Lead In Telework, Lag In Mobility
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Telecommuting has risen sharply in Canada and wireless devices are changing the way workers communicate. But if you thought these trends have made Canadian firms savvier in the area of "mobility" ... think again. A new survey shows Canadian companies are deceiving themselves if they believe they have an effective mobility strategy.

Shredding Away Worries
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Several Miramichiers gave their tabletop paper shredders a rest this weekend and turned to some big blades. The Community Business Development Corporation together in conjunction with Securit, hosted a free community shredding day Saturday morning in the Rodd parking lot.

Shred-it/Securit Asks, How Secure Is Your Company Information?
Monday, May 11, 2009

According to the Ottawa Police, fraud is on the rise in the National Capital Region. Last year, more than 3,300 fraud cases were reported, with the number one scam involving identify theft and theft of customer information. The Consumers Measures Committee reports that "Inside jobs" are on the rise as thieves increasingly steal clients' personal information from within organizations.

Companies Scramble To Comply With ID Theft Law
Friday, May 01, 2009

Ted Davis is ready for the Red Flags Rules. His inch-thick identity theft prevention plan is typed and distributed. Locked Shred-It boxes have been deployed throughout the Parker Johnstone Wilsonville Honda offices. Employees have endured hours of training. When the final provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act known as the FACT Act -go into effect on May 1, Davis, general manager of the dealership, is determined to be in compliance.

Identity Theft Goes Beyond Personal
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Corporations are being targeted by would-be thieves as they look for information about its payroll or clients. Individuals aren’t the only ones who can fall victim to identity theft. Companies of all sizes are falling victim to fraud and identity theft, said Rob Warshauer, CEO of Securit, a firm that safeguards confidential records.

You Can Build A New Identity
Friday, April 10, 2009

Medical identity theft is a growing issue in North America and growing even larger in a recession where pinching pennies can mean pinching someone else’s identity to get access to health care services, prescription drugs, elective surgery and dental care.

Strictly Confidential – Responsible On-site Data Destruction
Friday, April 10, 2009

Kevin Watson, Quality, Health & Safety Manager, EastLancashire Hospitals Trust, explains how a contract with data destruction company, Shred-it, has given the participating departments peace of mind that their confidential waste is being disposed of responsibly.

Shred-it Forward
Friday, April 10, 2009

Whether it’s done in-house or outsourced, when it comes to forming a thorough shredding policy some companies may find they haven’t gone far enough to make sure the documents they want destroyed are securely disposed of in an efficient manner.

Safety Drops Off Fleet Managers Radar
Friday, April 10, 2009

Pressure to reduce costs is overtaking safety and green issues on the fleet managers’ agenda, according to new research. Fuel prices are now top of the list, with the poor economic outlook and falling business levels coming in a close second and third.

Risk Management - The Experts View
Friday, April 10, 2009

Why should risk management and business continuity remain a priority issue in today’s global economy, while companies are having to deal with recession?

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Securing the Future - Volume 1, Issue 4

Welcome to the fourth edition of Securing the Future, a periodic e-newsletter from Shred-it. In this issue, we will talk about the importance of education and awareness when it comes to information security – and pinpoint some common concerns and best practice solutions that will help you create a high-security culture in your organization.

Securing the Future - Volume 1, Issue 3

Welcome to the third issue of Securing the Future, an e-newsletter from Shred-it document destruction. Focusing on the issues of information security, privacy and compliance, this newsletter shows how these issues affect your organization and your customers and, most importantly, how you can best address them.

Securing the Future - Volume 1, Issue 2

Welcome to the second issue of Securing the Future, a periodic e-newsletter from Shred-it, an international document destruction company. In this issue, we'll explore the relationship between business and the environment.

Securing the Future - Volume 1, Issue 1

Welcome to the first issue of Securing the Future, an informational e-newsletter focused on the issues of security, privacy and compliance, and how they affect your organization and your customers.

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