By now, people know what identity theft is, and business owners understand that they are responsible for protecting their customers from data breaches that could be used to commit identity theft. Did you know that the identity of a business can also be stolen? Due to the potential scope, it's an even more serious threat and can severely damage your business.
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Personal Medical Record Storage Tips
Keeping track of your medical records may not be your number one priority right now, but if you’re moving out of state, changing insurance providers, or are screenings, tests, or treatments for COVID-19 and want to keep track of unexpected increased medical costs as a result, not having those records readily available can quickly become a major headache. So what’s the best way to keep track of your medical records and avoid a hassle down the line?
4 Key Things to Know About Organizing Finances During COVID-19
With the massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been a challenge for many people to properly organize their finances. Fortunately, the federal government extended tax filings from April 15th to July 15th. That said, the time is rapidly approaching to get those filings done, and you might have some questions about it. Here are four valuable tips that you should know about staying financially organized during the pandemic, particularly when it comes to taxes.
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Springtime Office Organization
Despite your best intentions, every office accumulates a certain amount of clutter and disorganization. It's pretty much inevitable when you're busy, trying to keep up with all of your business obligations. Fortunately, spring is a great time to get your office organized. Getting your office organized is even more important now. Whether your staff is working from home, returning to the office as stay-at-home orders relax or, in the case of essential businesses, doing a mix of work from home and in the office, having an organized office or home office will make everything easier and more manageable.
Going Green for Earth Day
April 22 this year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 30th anniversary of International Earth Day. It’s a time when we should all be considering our impact on the environment while doing the things we have to do in our daily lives, like protecting our personal and financial information. When you’re dealing with a small amount of documents in the home, you may consider using shredded documents for animal bedding or adding to a compost bin. If you need document destruction for your home office or business, you need to look at other options for environmentally conscious ways to protect your personal and financial information.
7 Useful Tips for Working from Home
If you are like many and are new to working remotely, the days and weeks ahead can be pretty challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the lives of billions worldwide. In response, many businesses have closed their doors and instructed their employees to work from home to avoid the spread of the virus. While working from home certainly has its benefits, especially during these uncertain times, it also has its challenges.
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft can have a devastating effect on someone's life and finances. According to the 2019 Identity Fraud Study by Javelin Strategy & Research, 2018 had 14.4 million victims of identity fraud. Out-of-pocket costs related to fraud from identity theft doubled from 2016 to 2018 to $17 billion.
Individuals aren't the only ones at risk for problems related to identity theft. Businesses who have been breached by hackers can also be liable for the theft. The best way to protect yourself and your clients is through good data practices.