Author Archives: Steve Edsall

NAID Certification

Choose a NAID-Certified Shredding Company

October 22, 2019

Security and privacy are a huge concern for every business, and a big part of that is having a document management plan in place. This means that any information related to a company and its customers needs to be protected, not just in storage, but also in destruction. Once you have established a document management plan, the next step is selecting the right shredding company that will fit the needs of your business. However, with so many shredding companies to choose from in the Indianapolis area, it can be hard to know which one to trust. That is why Shred Monkey has set itself apart with a certification from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID).

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Medical Records

Your Guide to Medical Records Shredding

October 8, 2019

Protecting the privacy of patients’ health information and medical records is a major priority for the healthcare industry, not just because of the rising numbers of data breaches, but also because of laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which  impose hefty fines if privacy is not maintained. Because of this, medical offices are looking for strategies and services to help their medical practice recognize what records need shredding, when they should be destroyed, and the benefits to utilizing a professional shredding service like Shred Monkey.

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Shredding Tax Documents

Purging Tax Documents

August 31, 2019

Tax season may seem a long way off, but it’s actually just around the corner. And, many Americans are already starting to get their documents in order. While most may know what they’re supposed to do when it comes to the filing itself, they might not always be aware of the best way to protect their personal information. With the threat of identity theft and the possibility that the IRS may have questions about your tax documentation, it can be hard to know what to shred and what to store when it comes to important tax documents. That’s why our team at Shred Monkey of Indianapolis has put together some helpful tips, so you know whether to shred or not to shred.

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Business Document Shredding

Shredding Business Documents Benefits Everyone

August 24, 2019

Even though many businesses have “gone paperless”, paper documents can still be seen around many offices. In fact, it is not uncommon for businesses to keep paper documents, such as employee pay stubs; photo IDs; documents containing sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers of employees; employment records; corporate reports; etc. With identity theft on the rise, any one of these documents in the wrong hands can cause significant problems for businesses. This is why every business should be careful when disposing of this sensitive information, and the professionals at Shred Monkey of Indianapolis are here to help. Below we’ve listed a few more reasons why your business will benefit from professional shredding services.

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