January 14, 2026
Start the Year by Protecting Your Data with Certified Secure Shredding
January is the perfect time to review your data security strategy!
While digital security often takes center stage, physical documents remain one of the most overlooked sources of data breaches. Secure shredding isn’t just about getting rid of paper—it’s about protecting your clients, your reputation, and your compliance obligations.
For many businesses, especially law firms, accounting practices, and regulated industries, paper records still contain some of the most sensitive information they manage, such as client financial data, legal documents, tax records, and personally identifiable information. When these documents are not securely destroyed, they can become an easy target for data breaches, identity theft, and compliance violations. Starting the year with a clear, secure document destruction strategy helps eliminate these risks before they become costly problems.
Why Certified Shredding Matters
Not all shredding services offer the same level of security. At Proshred, our facilities are audited by an independent Certified Protection Professional® (CPP)—a credential accredited by ASIS International, the global authority in security standards.
These audits ensure our operations meet strict requirements in key areas, including:
Operational and facility security to prevent unauthorized access
Information destruction processes that ensure complete and irreversible disposal
Employee hiring and background screening practices
Liability insurance coverage to reduce organizational risk
This level of oversight provides peace of mind that your confidential information is handled responsibly and securely.`
A Secure Shredding Process You Can Trust
A strong data security strategy should be simple, transparent, and fully documented. Our secure shredding process is designed with compliance and accountability in mind:
Choose the service type or schedule based on your workflow.
Locked shred bins are delivered to your office for secure document disposal.
Materials are collected and barcode scanned, creating a documented chain of custody.
Documents are securely shredded, either onsite or at our certified destruction facility.
A Certificate of Destruction is issued for compliance and recordkeeping.
All shredded materials are securely recycled, supporting sustainability without compromising security.
Data Security Starts with Proper Document Destruction
Whether you manage legal files, financial records, employee information, or sensitive client data, improper document disposal can expose your organization to unnecessary risk. Even a single misplaced or discarded document can lead to data breaches, identity theft, regulatory penalties, and damage to client trust.
Secure shredding is a critical final step in the information lifecycle, ensuring confidential documents are destroyed beyond reconstruction and handled in accordance with industry regulations and best practices. With a documented chain of custody and certified destruction, secure shredding helps organizations reduce liability while strengthening their overall security posture.
Make Data Security a Priority This Year
Data Security Day is approaching and serves as an important reminder that protecting information isn’t a one-time task; it’s an ongoing commitment that requires consistent processes and trusted partners. By working with a certified shredding provider, organizations can ensure their data protection strategy extends all the way to secure disposal.
Starting the year with a proactive approach to document destruction helps create a culture of security, supports compliance efforts, and provides peace of mind that sensitive information is protected from start to finish.