Erasing Your Hard Drive Is Not Enough

Hard Drive and Data Destruction Services.

Throwing away important documents in the trash that contain private information is a risk companies should not take. That is why a document destruction service is important.

Nowadays, more and more of that information is stored digitally on hard drives. That information needs to be protected and properly destroyed when no longer needed.. The best way to avoid a security breach is to use a hard drive destruction service to ensure confidential and highly sensitive data is uncompromised.

PROSHRED will make sure your hard drive will be disposed of properly.

Erasing Data does not fully remove all information and it can end up in the hands of the wrong person. Don’t take that chance. Find out more about our hard drive destruction service.

HIPAA - How ProShred Can Help Your Bring Your Company Into Compliance

Are you worried that your organization is not HIPPA compliant? ProShred can help. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into federal law in 1996. Your company must protect health information for your clients. This includes any individual or organization that collects or retains health related info. Examples include hospitals and doctors offices but also includes chiropractors, insurance companies, collection agencies, etc.

Eliminate any issue or worry with our service. We will come out to your location and shred all information and you are welcome to watch. We will also provide you with a Certificate of Destruction.

Feel free to call us to discuss all options. You can also download this PDF for more information.
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Sheduled Document Shredding Service in Connecticut

Did you know that ProShred Connecticut has a regularly scheduled shredding service? With your busy work schedules, it's hard to find the time to schedule all the things we need to accomplish. Let ProShred take a task off your shoulders.

There is no contract required. We will come out to you to do a security audit and identify your exact needs. The size doesn't matter. Even one employee needs documents to be securely destroyed and we are happy to provide that serice. We can schedule a daily, weekly or monthly service.

Give us a call at 1-203-303-8500 for more info or to get started. ProShred is a national company but our locations are locally managed. We are also always available for 1-time clean-outs if you have months or years of accumulated documents taking up space in your office.We would love for you to be our next client.

Happy Halloween From ProShred Connecticut

Happy Halloween from ProShred Connecticut. Enjoy this bowl of shredded pumpkin. Another month has gone by in 2014. We had a great summer and fall of local shredding events and we wish to keep on shredding. That is what we do. Our trucks are available to come to you and we can handle shredding all your unneeded documents securely at your place. We also have a scheduled shredding service to keep your document storage at a minimun. In this world of increased identity theft, we all need to work together to protect important information that is no longer needed to be saved.
Have a great Halloween night, be safe and have fun.

Tax Time Already?

Tax Season is still months away. Most of us don't think about it until the year is over. Some of us don't think about tax time until April. This is the year we all get a jump start on being prepared. Out with the old to get ready for the new. Only 10 weeks left in 2014. Contact ProShred to help you make room for the paperwork you need to create and save this year.

10 Weeks Till 2015

Thought of the Day I cannot believe that it is almost 2015. Looking at that year in writing and shaking our heads. It almost doesn't look real. Those of us born with a 19 to start our birth year, look at 2015 as something out of a science fiction movie. Something only reachable in a time machine. Time does fly by. Make every moment count.

There is never enough time

No matter what your job title is or what you are responsible for at work, there is never enough time in the day. Some people are great at multitasking and others are better at making a list in order of importance and tackling that list one task at a time. Either way, where does protecting your identity fall on that list? With the amount of stories in the news on this topic, it should be number one on our list of things to do. Yet somehow it falls down the list or doesn't make it on the list at all. There is never enough time to get to it, but there needs to be. Maybe we just don't know how to properly protect our identity. Where do we begin, who do we contact? There are many parts to the process, but ProShred can help with the ones we specialize in. From hard drive disruption to document destruction, we have a secure service to rid your office or home of unneeded times that can pose a potential risk to keeping your information safe. Visit our website at www.proshred.com/connecticut and scotch this task of your list. We have your back and we will help protect you.

What Not To Shred?

Obviously being a document shredding company, we always talk about shredding your documents and protecting your identity. The question comes up a lot on what should I NOT shred.

Most of these are obvious ones but it is a good idea to review. These are paper or physical items that you should keep forever in a safe location.

Birth Certificate
Pensions
Marriage license
Insurance Policies
Passport
Social Security Card
Wills
Car Titles
Deed to your home
Mortgage Papers

These are not the only documents you should save, but it covers some of the most important items. If you are ever unsure, just give ProShred CT a call. We are always available to answer any questions you may have and our trucks are always ready to roll.

Reputation Management

Don’t let a security breach ruin your company’s reputation.

Everyday we read in the news about another company having their data or information compromised. Some of the best-intended companies are taken down by computer hackers or even an unethical employee. With the increase in identity and credit card theft, we all must be vigilant in protecting the information of those who trust our companies.

We have all heard the stories about Target and how their data breach has effected the way consumers feel about that company and their hesitation on making purchases there. Not only is the cost great by lost ales, the cost is greater to companies when they must spend additional money to win back lost consumers and gain their trust again.

Call ProShred to discuss options on how we can help secure your information. As you know, we are a full service document shredding company, but can also help destroy old hard drives they may contain information that you don’t want to see in the wrong hands.

Who is Document Shredding For?

Who is document shredding for?

Whether you run a large corporation or a small household, we all happen to accumulate a lot of printed items. Most of these documents we hold onto forever, either because we think we need to or there is personal information on there that we don’t want to put out in the trash. PROSHRED CONNECTICUT has a service for everyone that will help you free up some needed space and protect your information.

Here are some reasons to shred…

Moving?

This is a great time to purge the unwanted and unneeded paperwork clutter.

Cleaning out your filing cabinet?

Some things are not required to be saved forever. We can help you make room for the documents that you need to save.

Have a business?

We offer a one-time shredding service or a regularly scheduled service. We can provide your company with secure containers for you to drop your shred able docs and we will come by automatically to shred those for you.

Having a fundraiser?

We are very involved in the community and would love to talk to you about helping you will a fundraising-shredding event.

Give us a call at 1-203-303-8500, to discuss options or visit us online.

Summertime is almost here - Don't forget to Shred

Summer is days away. Fire up the grill, bust out the suntan lotion, wax the convertible, and get ready for some fun. You are probably thinking about the beach or a weekend trip to Cape Cod. The last thing you may be thinking of is shredding documents.
We at ProShred Connecticut, know it's not on the top of your list of summer activities, but it should be part of the summer mix. Actually, shredding documents should be part of your routine throughout the year. Documents are a part of our personal and business lives. They contain valuable and sometimes private information. Getting into the wrong hands is not a good thing. Protect that information that no longer needs to be saved.
Shredding those documents is a very effective way to protect that all important info. We have various shredding services for documents and other items. Contact ProShred Connecticut for more info or visit us at http://www.proshred.com/connecticut

Enjoy your summer.

Shredding Fundraising Events

We at ProShred Connecticut, love being part of our local community and to help out when we can. We are proud to say that we did two shredding fundraising events this past weekend, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity. Saturdays event at the Wallingford Emergency Shelter raised $1700 and Sundays Cancer Fundraiser at Westfield Meriden raised almost $1800. Thank you for everyone who came out to support.

ProShred of CT Shreds Thousands of Pounds so Your Identity is Safe!

Have you ever wondered just how much paper is piled into our trucks during our many charity events? It's incredible to think that thousands of pounds of paper are destroyed by ProShred of Connecticut every weekend, often times at no cost to the customer, simply in the name of charity. We couldn't think of a better way to give back than guarantee the destruction and recycling of sensitive documents that have the power to compromise one of our fellow Connecticut residents.

In the beginning of May we had the pleasure of doing multiple events in one weekend. This led to the destruction of over 20,000 lbs of paper! One of our most successful events this year yielded almost 13,000 pounds of destroyed and recycled paper. It's always a great weekend when we can help Connecticut communities eliminate waste, and properly dispose of old tax documents, insurance paperwork, private communications, bank statements, and more. We love what we do because it impacts not just the community, but the environment too!


Like our Facebook page to learn more about our upcoming events and our services!

How ProShred of Connecticut Works for You! *VIDEO*

The video above is a great start to explaining what we can do at ProShred of Connecticut. When we discuss document shredding it's more than cutting a few lines through a page. Our trucks are equipped to completely destroy documents, so they are safely disposed of, and properly recycled once the act is done. When we attend our charity shredding events we always meet people who are amazed at the extent to which their documents are taken care of. They leave with a sense of relief that they don't have to worry about personal information reaching the wrong hands.

If you have questions about how our shredding services can work for you, give us a call, or visit our truck at one of our many charity shredding events. We love discussing details, and pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. Of course you can also keep checking this blog for more about how we work, and the importance of proper document shredding.

Community Document Shredding Event in Torrington, Connecticut!

ProShred of Connecticut will be working with the Torrington Municipal and Teachers Federal Credit Union for Shred Day! The even will be held at 777 East Main Street in Torrington, and we're hoping to help a lot of people securely eliminate their sensitive documents!

The event is open to all members and non-members of the credit union and there is absolutely NO COST!

We hope to see you in Torrington, CT tomorrow April 26th between 9am and 12pm!

For more information visit the event page on It's Happening Here by clicking HERE.

Why You Should Own a Personal Paper Shredder

We know, we know, we're in the paper shredding business, why would we want you to own your own document shredder?

Here's the thing, shredding sensitive documents is ESSENTIAL to protecting your personal information and identity.

It may seem like a dramatic statement for the digital age, but paper documents still pose a serious threat to your digital and analog identity. What may seem like a meaningless printed email is a hacking tool once mixed with other seemingly innocuous documents. This is why we encourage people to utilize personal shredders for every day shredding of store receipts, bank statements, insurance paperwork, etc.

Keep in mind personal shredders do have their limitations. Most motors cannot handle long term shredding, so if you haven't been able to keep up with the demands of your document shredding we don't recommend trying to use your personal shredder. When your shredder becomes overheated it will power off and leave you waiting for a time when it will start back up again. In doing this you're shortening the life of your shredder, and wasting precious time from your day. We've even heard comments about clients becoming so frustrated they just gave up on shredding and discarded their sensitive documents without shredding them.

At ProShred Connecticut we never want you to feel overwhelmed with your shredding duties. If you find you're unable to keep up with your day to day shredding needs, or you've found you have that dreaded backlog of documents to shred, give us a call and find out how we can assist you with your shredding needs. We'll discuss what you can do to guarantee your documents are handled and discarded properly, so you don't have to worry about your information being compromised in the future.

ProShred Connecticut donates services to local charities

Throughout the year we provide our services for a variety of shredding charity events in Connecticut. These events give us a great opportunity to discuss the importance of proper shredding, and allows us to connect with local communities. Of course we love that we get to help some great organizations that are doing amazing work within CT and the country. These three upcoming events are particularly important to us. Here is more information about how you can take part:

5th Annual Earth Day Shred Event - Saturday April 26, 2014 9am-11am
Done in conjunction with the City of Middletown Recycling Department.
Event FREE to residents. Stop by the Middletown Water Department to drop off any papers you need to be properly destroyed.

Wallingford Emergency Shelter Fundraiser - Saturday May 31, 2014 9am-12pm
Event sponsored by ProShred of CT along with the Midstate Chamber
Visit us at Ullbrich Steel to have your documents securely shredded. This is also a great time to talk to us about your business’ shredding needs, and how we can help protect your business in the future.

American Institute for Cancer Research Fundraiser - Sunday June 1, 2014 11am-2pm
Approximately 30 ProShred locations across the country will be donating their services to benefit the American Institute for Cancer Research.
To have your papers shredded visit us at the Westfield Mall in Meriden. We will have two trucks gathering and shredding documents!

If you want to stay up to date with where we are, and what charities we’re working with, head over to our Facebook page. We try to update as often as possible with our upcoming events. You will also find useful articles and information related to what you should shred, when you should shred it, and why shredding is so important. Who knows, you may learn something new!

Numbers you should be Shredding, but probably aren’t.

The digital age brought many great improvements to how we do business. Communication is instantaneous and easy, records can easily be kept in online databases, and paper trails are mostly digital. This is great at speeding up workflows, and managing clients, but it also makes it very easy for your information to be compromised, and with seemingly innocuous information. With the right information a person could log online and enter something as simple as a phone number and your privacy could be compromised. Surprised? Here are a few numbers you should be shredding, but probably aren’t:

Insurance Policy Data
Even though policy statements are usually limited to your name and account number, they can still be used to access more information. We’ve talked to too many people who just assume they can rip them up and toss them out without a second thought. Properly disposing of these documents is important to protect your medical history and your identity.

Employment Information
This can include old pay stubs, memos of your employment status, or anything with an employment ID number. The content may be irrelevant, but access to those numbers can directly impact your privacy within the company.

Education Documents
Students are particularly prone to be irresponsible with their paperwork. We urge college campuses and schools to offer Shredding services to protect their student’s from naively disposing of class schedules, notices, and financial aid documents in regular trash.

Medical Records
Just like insurance policy data, medical records can be used to obtain even more information. Even simple doctor’s notes kept on file with a business can undermine a person’s privacy. Always err on the side of caution and be sure to properly dispose to any documents containing medical information and numbers.

With the improvements of the digital age also come the side affects. We urge business’ and individuals to be more aware of how they are treating documents with sensitive information, and to never underestimate the simplicity of a document. We grew up being told, “better safe, than sorry,” and it’s a mantra we’ve taken into our business, so everyone can progress into the digital age safely.

Secure Document Shredding- Time for Spring Cleaning

Now that spring has finally arrived here in Connecticut, now is the time for some spring cleaning. We at PROSHRED Connecticut are your shredding professionals. Set up a time for us to come out to your business and properly and securely shred and destroy your unneeded paperwork while protecting your important private information. Give us a call for all the details or feel free to visit our website at http://www.proshred.com/connecticut

Connecticut Attorney General Jepsens Talks About The Importance Of Shredding

Our names and information seems to be written and printed in more places than we realize. Being that this is National Consumer Protection Week, it is a good time to go through your filing cabinets to see what can be shredded. Here is a blog post we came across with good information.
http://news.hamlethub.com/ridgefield/politics/42254-connecticut-attorney-general-jepsen-offers-consumer-tips-for-national-consumer-protection-week-1394026514

Shred Documents The Same Way Big Business Does

PROSHRED Connecticut specializes in shredding documents for business and government organizations. However, we do offer extended services to residential clients for drop-off shredding.

Shred Documents The Same Way Big Business Does

Since PROSHRED Connecticut is an on-site document destruction company, we do most of our shredding on our state-of-the-art shred trucks. Most of these trucks are equipped with security cameras of the shredding process - so you can see your confidential documents being shred right at our locations.

Protect Your Identity

Protect your identity. If you wish to discard important paperwork with your information on it, do not throw it in the trash. We can shred it and dispose of it properly so that your identity is protected. Visit our website for more information.  http://www.proshred.com/connecticut