If you’re in the business of sorting through piles of paper files, you may wonder how to distinguish between files you should keep, files you should scan, and files you should shred. Archival and records data are subject to rules that govern how you access and store this data, but these rules aren’t always clear Learn more
Identity theft is nothing new, but it’s become a more compelling concern in the digital age. As hackers become savvier, they’re discovering that business identity theft can be far more lucrative than taking a consumer’s personal information. For example, a theft at JPMorgan Chase led not only to the theft of 76 million households, but Learn more
Colleges and universities throughout the United States handle a huge amount of data, much of it on paper, in the form of applications, enrollment records, student transcripts, human resource forms, financial documents and much more. Any educational institution that receives a certain type of funding from the U.S. Dept of Education is required by federal Learn more
The world has gone digital, and there’s no going back. If your company is still operating in the dark ages, it’s time to meet modern customers in the middle. You can better predict and fulfill customer needs with digital recordkeeping and secure data storage. Give your brand the gift of going digital with help Learn more
You might feel safer with hard copies of your most important files in your hands rather than trusting technology, but is that really the best way to manage your archives? Tech experts say no. Going digital with your documents doesn’t only make sense from an organizational perspective – it’s also the number one way Learn more
It’s no secret that backing up your data is important, but how exactly does one do so with 100% confidence in its security? One tried-and-true backup strategy experts employ is the “3 2 1 backup rule.” In an ever-evolving Information Technology (IT) world, the 3-2-1 data backup method has remained a constant for its simplicity Learn more
Secure destruction of sensitive personal, financial, and healthcare information is a must. In the day and age of sophisticated hackers and cybercriminals, one can never be too careful when discarding sensitive information. It’s not enough to rip up paper documents anymore – now that data has gone digital, it’s necessary to securely destroy sensitive Learn more
Every healthcare provider in the country must abide by strict Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. The Act became law in 1996, aiming to simplify healthcare, prevent fraud, and increase efficiency. The list of HIPAA regulations is long, with many opportunities for mistakes and violations. Learn the most common reasons for compliance Learn more
Beginning a new project with a document scanning service should be the start of a successful partnership. However, before diving straight in, there are several factors you may need to consider. After all, document scanning is an intensive task, so finding the right partner is essential. Below are five questions to guide your search: Learn more
Companies across all industries are transferring paper files into electronic versions on the computer. It is a necessary process that makes file access and organization easier and more efficient. It also saves massive amounts of space. However, converting from paper into electronic is a time-consuming and tedious project. Armstrong Archives can help with a variety Learn more
