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FTC Safeguards Rule: What Financial Businesses Must Do Before the Deadline
Compliance Alert
July 15, 20266 min read

FTC Safeguards Rule: What Financial Businesses Must Do Before the Deadline

The FTC's updated Safeguards Rule now requires non-banking financial institutions to implement comprehensive information security programs — including secure disposal of customer records. Here's what your business needs to know and do right now.

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OCR Increases NAID Enforcement: $1.9M Fine Issued for Improper PHI Disposal
NAID
July 8, 20264 min readEnforcement

OCR Increases NAID Enforcement: $1.9M Fine Issued for Improper PHI Disposal

The HHS Office for Civil Rights issued a $1.9 million penalty after a covered entity was found disposing of patient records in unsecured recycling bins. The case underscores why proper document destruction is a non-negotiable NAID requirement.

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2026 Data Breach Report: Paper Records Still a Top Vulnerability
Data Security
June 28, 20265 min readResearch

2026 Data Breach Report: Paper Records Still a Top Vulnerability

Despite the focus on cyber threats, the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found that physical document theft and improper disposal remain among the top causes of healthcare and financial data breaches.

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Texas Expands E-Waste Regulations: New Requirements for Business Electronics Disposal
Electronics
June 18, 20264 min readLegislation

Texas Expands E-Waste Regulations: New Requirements for Business Electronics Disposal

Texas has expanded its Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Act to include additional device categories. Businesses that improperly dispose of covered electronics now face increased penalties.

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How Long Should You Keep Business Records? A Retention Schedule Guide
Best Practices
June 5, 20267 min readGuide

How Long Should You Keep Business Records? A Retention Schedule Guide

Keeping records too long creates unnecessary liability. Disposing of them too early can violate federal and state law. This guide breaks down retention requirements by record type so you know exactly when to shred.

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NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Explained: What 'Media Sanitization' Actually Means
Hard Drive Security
May 22, 20265 min readTechnical

NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 Explained: What 'Media Sanitization' Actually Means

NIST's guidelines for media sanitization are the gold standard for hard drive and storage device destruction. We break down what Clear, Purge, and Destroy mean — and which method your business actually needs.

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Office Relocation Checklist: Don't Forget Your Data Security
Corporate
May 10, 20265 min readChecklist

Office Relocation Checklist: Don't Forget Your Data Security

Corporate moves create data security blind spots. Boxes of old records, forgotten hard drives, and unsecured equipment can all become liability during a relocation. Here's how to protect your business before, during, and after a move.

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