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Supporting Local Businesses: Why Choosing Blue-Pencil Matters

Data Management
Information Security

When it comes to document management and shredding services, businesses often have a choice between large multinational providers and local companies. While big-name brands may have recognition, there’s a compelling case for choosing a local provider like Blue-Pencil. From personalized …

10 Reasons Why Data Protection Is Important to a Business

Data Management
Information Security

For any business, understanding why data protection is crucial is essential. The answer extends beyond technical safeguards, encompassing financial and reputational defense, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. This article highlights 10 key reasons why data protection is indispensable for business …

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Remove a Hard Drive from a Laptop Computer

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Data Management

Need to know how to remove a hard drive from a laptop computer but not sure where to start? Understanding computer hardware is crucial for tasks like this. This straightforward guide provides steps for safe removal. If the hard drive …

Document Scanning vs Records Storage: Which One is Right for Me?

Document Storage
Scanning Services
Data Management

When it comes to records storage, should you go digital with scanning or stick with traditional physical methods? This in-depth guide compares these pivotal options, giving you insights into how they impact security, access, and management of your business records. …

Top 5 Common Causes of Data Breaches and How to Counter Them

Data Management

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches looms large over businesses and individuals alike. Data breaches can expose sensitive information, harm reputations, and even lead to significant financial loss. Understanding the common causes of data breaches and implementing …

What Is the Role of Document Storage in Records Management?

Document Storage
Data Management

The volume of information that businesses generate is a growing challenge in today’s digital world. Every company creates physical and electronic records, some of which are essential to the organization’s operations organization’s compliance, while others are not. As a result, …

What Is the Best Way To Store Your Business Documents?

Document Storage
Data Management

Regardless of your company or industry, managing and storing documents is necessary for any business owner. It’s also a tremendous responsibility to keep important paperwork intact, organized and secure for future use. New ventures or small businesses may operate without …

How Does Poor Record-Keeping Affect a Business?

Document Storage
Data Management

Record management systems are essential to a company’s success, agility and security, yet many organizations are hampered by bad records management processes. When files are in disarray and challenging to find, it can negatively impact your business in many ways. …

Proper Data Disposal Best Practices

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Data Management

When it comes to effective data disposal methods, out of sight and out of mind is not a recommended policy. When confidential data is carelessly thrown into the garbage or recycling bin, companies are at risk for identity theft, fraud …

What is the Best Way to Destroy a Hard Drive in Toronto?

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Data Management

From financial records and personal photos to search history and documents, the hard drive inside your computer contains a large amount of confidential data. Before donating or recycling old PCs and laptops, it’s very important to remove the hard drive …

Remote Work Security Best Practices

Data Management
Information Security

In recent years, working remotely has grown in popularity as a way to achieve a better work/life balance, increase productivity and minimize overhead costs. But with the advent of COVID-19, remote work quickly became a necessity, causing many companies to …

6 Reasons Why a Document Shredding Policy is Important for Your Business

Data Management
Information Security

Regardless of the industry and the size of your company, we live in an age where all businesses must remain vigilant against information breaches. Confidential business-related data and client and employee information require extra care and attention, especially when being …

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Supporting Local Businesses: Why Choosing Blue-Pencil Matters

10 Reasons Why Data Protection Is Important to a Business

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Remove a Hard Drive from a Laptop Computer

Document Scanning vs Records Storage: Which One is Right for Me?

Top 5 Common Causes of Data Breaches and How to Counter Them

What Is the Role of Document Storage in Records Management?

What Is the Best Way To Store Your Business Documents?

How Does Poor Record-Keeping Affect a Business?

Proper Data Disposal Best Practices

What is the Best Way to Destroy a Hard Drive in Toronto?

Remote Work Security Best Practices

6 Reasons Why a Document Shredding Policy is Important for Your Business

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