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Secure Data Destruction Methods for the Healthcare Industry
Monday, October 16, 2023 2:18 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction
If we were to ask the public what forms of personal information they’d least like shared freely, they’d likely point toward information relevant to their finances or information about their current health and their health history. It makes sense. In addition to personal, sometimes sensitive, information about our mental and physical well-being, our records also […]
Understanding PIPEDA and What It Means for Your Company
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 4:10 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction
Here in Canada, our individual data is protected under several privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act — also known as PIPEDA. Instated in 2020, PIPEDA is a federal privacy law that dictates how private-sector businesses handle personal information for the duration of their commercial activity. Commercial activity is defined as “any […]
Ineffective Data Destruction Methods You Should Avoid
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:49 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction
When laptops, cell phones, hard drives and tablets become obsolete — whether they’re broken, dated, or simply no longer required — disposing of them isn’t always a straightforward process. Unfortunately, merely throwing these devices into the e-recycling bin at your local depot, or manually erasing stored information yourself aren’t sufficient ways to protect you, your […]
