1 http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/02/18/irs-tax-scams-surge-400/80560716/2 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/digital-photocopiers-loaded-with-secrets/ 3 www.id2.ca/downloads/eco-design-paper-facts.pdf4 https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS25705415 5 https://www2.trustwave.com/rs/815-RFM-693/images/ 2015_TrustwaveGlobalSecurityReport.pdf

Nearly all

DIGITAL COPIERS built since 2002 CONTAIN A HARD DRIVE 2

DID YOU KNOW ...

Identity thieves often use tax-season as an opportunity to undermine a businesses’ information security procedures.

During this time business leaders should be especially vigilant with sensitive business materials to minimize their chances of falling victim to tax-related fraud.

THIS TAX SEASONtake action and stop your money from flying out the window

F R A U D P R E V E N T I O N M O N T H

28%OF DATA BREACHES

are the result of weak passwords and remote access security5

DO’sInstitute policies to securely destroy documents and data by shreddingSecurely destroy hard drives from all obsolete devicesOnly enter confidential info from a secured URLProtect your confidential info by using a Shred-it All PolicyUse a Clean Desk Policy and lockable storage unitsUse passwords on printersEducate employees on information security and secure disposalCreate strong passwords and keep them private

DON’TsKeep confidential info longer than required by lawStore old printers, copiers , fax machines, and hard drives around the officeEnter confidential info into a link from an emailDispose of info in recycling bins and wastepaper basketsLeave documents on desks or in unlocked filing cabinetsUse unsecure printersUse personal devices without proper security measuresShare or use common passwords on multiple accounts

400%the workforce75% will

work remotely4

748lbs.

The average American uses more than

of paper per year 3

Personal data scams have increased

so far in 20161

By 2020ALMOST

of

Information security policies and procedures play an important part in protecting businesses from the risk of a data breach. Business leaders should work to instill a culture of security by developing rules for proper document and hardware management that address collection through storage and into destruction.

For more information on protecting your workplace, visit shredit.com

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