Shredit Resource Center - Shred-it in the News

Strategy - Protecting Employees From Identity Theft And Fraud
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The mechanics of identity theft and fraud are often associated with external sources but approximately 36 per cent of security breaches reported in 2009 originated within companies, according to a study conducted by Telus and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.

Residents' records get ripped at citywide shredding event
Sunday, March 28, 2010

City residents who don't want to risk identity theft when they discard personal documents lined up to shred their papers in bulk Saturday.

UK to issue fines of up to £500,000 for violations of Data Protection Act
Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

CIFAS reports 32 percent increase in identity theft cases in U.K. for 2009
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Identity theft

Third Annual UK Ponemon Study Shows the Cost of a Data Breach Continues to Increase
Friday, January 29, 2010

Data breach study

Fraud - including scams, online theft, insurance cheats and tax fraud - costs the UK £30bn a year, according to an official estimate.
Friday, January 22, 2010

Fraud losses

Data Loss Companies Risk £500,000 Fine As Fraud Soars
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

ICO to gain power to fine £500k for data breaches
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

Government confirms £500,000 fines for worst data protection offenders
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

It'll get worse before it gets better
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Public sector data security

ICO says that £500,000 fines are proportionate
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

Half a million pound penalty introduced for personal data security breaches by the Information Commissioner's Office
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

Data losses to incur fines of up to £500,000
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Data Protection Act penalties

Identity fraud 'on the increase'
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Identity fraud

Information Commissioner's Office demystifies data protection
Thursday, November 26, 2009

Information Commissioner's Office demystifies data protection

UK Law - £500,000 penalty proposed for serious breaches of DPA 1998
Monday, November 16, 2009

Data Protection Act penalties

Economic climate increases fears of identity theft
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Identity theft

Year-on-year growth for firm
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Shred-it UK sales

Confidential Wandsworth medical records found dumped in Sutton
Monday, August 03, 2009

Security of medical records

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?