We understand the importance of shredding documents with sensitive information like taxes, bank statements, and items with you Social Security number. However, there’s a number of documents that could be putting you at risk for identity theft if they aren’t also being shredded.

Think your electronic files are gone after you clear off your desktop’s recycling bin? Think again. When you delete your old electronic files off and clear your recycle bin, it really isn’t gone forever. That is, it may still live in the hard drive.

Stuck in a rut and need to get some paper documents shredded at home ASAP? Here are some quick tips.

A common question to ask is, how do I know what needs to be properly destroyed, and what should I make sure I keep for a certain length of time? We’ve included a list that you can always refer to for knowing when (or if) to shred certain documents.

There are certain documents that we recommend you to shred and destroy even if they are not outdated: pay stubs, monthly statements, and anything that contains credit card information. Throwing tax documents away carelessly after the recommended 6 years “because they are outdated” could endanger the security and confidentiality of your business. The sensitive data contained in your tax papers may include information that may be used in identity theft.

How can you be sure your hard drive data is completely destroyed to prevent recovery of information? We’re sharing the top 4 ways to ensure the complete removal of data.

Keeping accurate and organized records is crucial when it comes to fulfilling your tax obligations. However, once you no longer need to retain certain tax documents, securely shredding them is essential to protect your sensitive information. Here, we will explore records retention guidelines and provide you with insights on how long you should keep tax documents before safely disposing of them.

While hiring a professional shredding service is a wise step toward safeguarding your personal data, there is one crucial aspect that should not be overlooked: witnessing the destruction process.

When shredding documents, obtaining a Certificate of Destruction is a critical step to ensure the proper handling & disposal of sensitive materials.

Here are some ways to ensure that your documents are securely saved and transferred efficiently.

Not for fishing, but for phishing.

Paper contributes to 6 million tons or ⅓ of Canada's waste in landfills and it takes 234 liters of water to produce only 1 kg of paper, all the while only ¼ of paper is being recycled. Despite paper being the better alternative to plastic, if not properly recycled, it can still leave a huge impact on our planet. Between business, schools and just leisure use, if everyone committed to the small act of recycling their paper waste, not only would it be good for the planet, it could help further protect your data.

Hybrid models are here to stay. We’ve included 3 strategies to ensure information remains safe in the shifting work landscape.

These days we all rely on fast and convenient online shopping more than ever before. So what does this mean for our online safety? According to Stats Canada, in 2019 one-fifth of the Canadian business population was impacted by a cyber security incident. While you shouldn’t quit online shopping, it is important you are protecting your private information. 

A recent report including data from 1,400 Chief Information Security Officers across the world speaks to the most important cyber security threats for businesses to monitor in 2022.

Did you know shredded paper should not be placed with your other recycling items. We’re sharing best practices and what we do at Merlin to ensure proper recycling.

Why is it essential to destroy or shred technology? With increased storage available on single devices, organizational risk is now higher than ever.

Support a local Alberta Company. Choose Merlin Shredding over Staples. Reasons to support local and lower environmental impact.