3 Personal Documents You Should Be Shredding

October 19, 2020

If you regularly use a shredding service for your personal documents, your main concern likely is financial documents. Anything that could potentially compromise your credit or put you at risk of identity theft is an obvious choice for shredding, thus you’re not likely to overlook it. However, there are several other documents that you shouldn’t leave hanging around, as they can also put you and your family at risk. Our team at Shred Monkey wants to make sure you’re not forgetting to shred these three documents.

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3 Common Misconceptions About Shredding

August 14, 2020

If you own a business in Indianapolis, you likely have wrestled with the question of whether or not to use a professional shredding company for your document disposal. On the one hand, you may think it’s more convenient to have a document shredder in the office. However, on the other hand, professional shredders are faster and more efficient. So which is right for your office? To help you make that decision, our team at Shred Monkey is addressing three common misconceptions about professional shredding services.

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3 Ways to Protect Your Business from Identity Theft

June 24, 2020

While some Americans believe that identity theft mainly applies to individuals, the truth is that businesses are not immune. The same problems that identity thieves cause for individuals can harm a business’s finances and credit history. Additionally, if a business is attacked, it can threaten the livelihood of many employees and customers who rely on the company. To avoid the threat of identity theft for your business, follow these three steps recommended by your friends at Shred Monkey.

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3 Things to Get Rid of During Quarantine

April 28, 2020

All across America, people are staying home. Not unexpectedly, decluttering has landed at the top of many to-do lists. Now truly is the perfect time to purge unwanted or unused items from your home. As you spend more time in each room of your home, you quickly learn what you need to keep and what is just taking up space. Our team at Shred Monkey invites you to be productive with your time at home. Organization can be a great way to relieve stress during this hard time, so here are three things you can get rid of today.

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Hard Drive Destruction

February 21, 2020

Businesses everywhere are changing the way they collect and store data. Hard copy documents are being used less and less frequently, and electronic files are increasing drastically. Of course, this switch generally is beneficial. There is much less paper waste, important documents are much less likely to be lost, and customers like the convenience of digital data. However, this also means that disposing of confidential data has become more complicated. To fully protect your company, employees, and clients, hard drive destruction from a trusted company like Shred Monkey is now a necessity.

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Declutter Your Home for the New Year

December 26, 2019

Every year, the Christmas season brings so much joy into our homes – but it also tends to bring a lot of stuff as well! The kids received new toys, you got that new appliance you’ve had your eye on, and there’s a stack of Christmas cards piling up on your countertop. Now it’s time to find new homes for all these things, and maybe rid your home of something you no longer need in the process. Our team at Shred Monkey is here to share decluttering tips, so you can start the 2020 will a well-organized home and a clear mind.

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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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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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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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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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