11 Nov Don’t Get Roasted by a Data Breach This Thanksgiving
As the holidays approach, most people are focused on cooking, shopping, and getting ready for family gatherings. But before you dive into the stuffing and cranberry sauce, here’s one more thing to add to your pre-holiday checklist — securely shredding old, sensitive documents.
Between outdated financial statements, client files, and personal paperwork, those piles can grow faster than a Thanksgiving guest list. Leaving them sitting around isn’t just messy — it’s risky. Identity thieves don’t take holidays off, and for businesses, holding onto unneeded confidential records can quickly turn into a compliance headache.
That’s where On-Site Confidential Shredding comes in.
Our mobile shredding trucks come directly to your home or business, letting you watch your documents being securely destroyed right on-site. No hauling boxes, no waiting — just instant, certified peace of mind. You’ll even receive a Certificate of Destruction for your records.
Pre-Holiday Shredding Tips
Before the turkey’s in the oven, make time to tidy up your paper trail:
- Sort before you shred. Separate documents you still need (like current tax returns) from those ready for destruction.
- Check every drawer. Look through filing cabinets, old envelopes, and desk stacks — sensitive data hides in surprising places.
- Don’t forget digital media. Hard drives, CDs, and thumb drives should also be destroyed securely — not just tossed in the trash.
- Schedule early. The holiday season gets busy, and our trucks fill up fast. Book your on-site shredding before year-end.
- Get proof. Keep your Certificate of Destruction for peace of mind and compliance documentation.
So this Thanksgiving season, don’t be the turkey who puts it off until next year. Schedule your on-site shredding now, clear out the clutter, and head into the holidays feeling lighter, safer, and organized.
Because when it comes to protecting your privacy, there’s only one thing you should be stuffing — and it’s not your shred bin.