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=== Hard Drive, Digital Media, and Specialty Item Destruction ===
=== Hard Drive, Digital Media, and Specialty Item Destruction ===
Shred-it provides secure information destruction for hard drives and digital media. Deliberately damaging these devices is the only way to ensure confidential information can no longer be retrieved.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://torontoguardian.com/2018/08/shred-it-began-as-a-startup-in-oakville/|title=Global information security firm, Shred-it, began as a startup in Oakville|last=Levy|first=Joel|date=2018-08-27|website=Toronto Guardian|language=en-CA|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> Shred-it has two methods for securely destroying digital information. Shearing slices hard drives into miniscule pieces using 40,000 lbs of combined force while crushing uses 7,500 lbs of force pressure to drill irreparable holes in the hard drive, so information can never be recovered.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hard Drive Destruction Service |url=https://www.shredit.com/en-us/secure-shredding-services/hard-drive-destruction}}</ref>
Shred-it provides secure information destruction for hard drives and digital media. Deliberately damaging these devices is the only way to ensure confidential information can no longer be retrieved.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://torontoguardian.com/2018/08/shred-it-began-as-a-startup-in-oakville/|title=Global information security firm, Shred-it, began as a startup in Oakville|last=Levy|first=Joel|date=2018-08-27|website=Toronto Guardian|language=en-CA|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> Shred-it has two methods for securely destroying digital information. Shearing slices hard drives into minuscule pieces using 40,000 lbs of combined force while crushing uses 7,500 lbs of force pressure to drill irreparable holes in the hard drive, so information can never be recovered.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hard Drive Destruction Service |url=https://www.shredit.com/en-us/secure-shredding-services/hard-drive-destruction}}</ref>


The company also offers specialty item shredding, which involves destruction of any item that poses a threat to a business’ reputation or security. Shred-it’s specialty item services dispose of items, like uniforms to casino chips, ID badges, prototypes, pill bottles, or material with outdated branding.<ref>{{cite web |title=Industrial & Clothing Shredding Services |url=https://www.shredit.com.au/en-au/secure-shredding-services/industrial-clothing-shredding-services}}</ref>
The company also offers specialty item shredding, which involves destruction of any item that poses a threat to a business’ reputation or security. Shred-it’s specialty item services dispose of items, like uniforms to casino chips, ID badges, prototypes, pill bottles, or material with outdated branding.<ref>{{cite web |title=Industrial & Clothing Shredding Services |url=https://www.shredit.com.au/en-au/secure-shredding-services/industrial-clothing-shredding-services}}</ref>

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Shred-it
IndustryInformation Security
Headquarters
Bannockburn, Illinois, USA[1]
Area served
U.S., Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
ServicesPaper shredding and Hard drive destruction
Number of employees
5,000+
Websiteshredit.com
Shred-it truck in Ontario
Shred-it service truck in 2018

Shred-it is an information security solution provided by Stericycle Inc. Its services include document destruction, hard drive destruction, and specialty item shredding. The company is also known for its Annual Data Protection Report commissioned with Ipsos, a yearly survey of small business owners, C-level executives and consumers focusing on data protection and information security.[2][3][4][5][6]

History

Greg Brophy founded Shred-it in 1988 and incorporated the company in 1989. In 1993, Brophy expanded the business by launching a manufacturing division called Securit Manufacturing Solutions "SMS". Today, SMS manufactures security consoles and specialty shredding trucks for all Shred-it’s branches. It also sells industrial shredding equipment to other secure information destruction businesses.[7][8]

In 2014, Shred-it merged with Cintas Document Shredding, which now operates under the Shred-it name.[9][10][11]

In 2015, Stericycle acquired Shred-it and began positioning the company as one of its many waste management and compliance services.[12]

Secure Information Destruction Services

Document Destruction

Shred-it offers document destruction services where paper documents are shredded using industrial paper shredders. This service is offered on a one-time or on a recurring basis.[13]

Shred-it maintains a fleet of trucks that can provide this service on-site or deliver materials to Shred-it’s facilities for destruction. The trucks are prominently featured at Community Shred-it events, where Shred-it partners with organizations like Crime Stoppers, to raise awareness about identity theft and fraud, while providing a safe way to dispose of documents with confidential information. Shred-it provides a custom quote for every document destruction job and ensures all paper waste is recycled.[14][15]

Hard Drive, Digital Media, and Specialty Item Destruction

Shred-it provides secure information destruction for hard drives and digital media. Deliberately damaging these devices is the only way to ensure confidential information can no longer be retrieved.[16] Shred-it has two methods for securely destroying digital information. Shearing slices hard drives into minuscule pieces using 40,000 lbs of combined force while crushing uses 7,500 lbs of force pressure to drill irreparable holes in the hard drive, so information can never be recovered.[17]

The company also offers specialty item shredding, which involves destruction of any item that poses a threat to a business’ reputation or security. Shred-it’s specialty item services dispose of items, like uniforms to casino chips, ID badges, prototypes, pill bottles, or material with outdated branding.[18]


Community involvement

Community Shred-it Events

Shred-it partners with organizations like schools, credit unions, banks, and police departments to host Community Shred-it Events. Attendees can shred their unwanted confidential documents and learn about best practices for preventing identity theft. These events are facilitated by local Shred-it branches and interested partners in their communities.[19][20][21][22][23]

Shred-it For A Cure

Shred-it for a cure events began in 2004. Participating Shred-it locations invite people to securely shred unwanted documents free of charge on designated days each month. Participants are encouraged to make a donation in lieu of paying for shredding services and proceeds are donated to local cancer charities.[24]

Good Riddance Day

Shred-it has partnered with the Times Square Alliance to host “Good Riddance Day” on December 28 in Times Square, New York City. At this event, the Shred-it team helps tourists and local community members say “good riddance” to their worst memories from the last year by shredding them.[25] The event was inspired by a Latin American tradition for New Year’s in which participants set fire to dolls to rid themselves of the past year’s bad memories. “Good Riddance Day” winners in 2017 shredded bills from $25,000 of debt they had paid off.[26]

References

  1. ^ "Stericycle moving headquarters to Bannockburn". Crain's Chicago Business. 2 October 2018.
  2. ^ Blair, Jayson (11 June 2000). "Making Sure There's No Paper Trail". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Reinicke, Carmen (2018-06-21). "The biggest cybersecurity risk to US businesses is employee negligence, study says". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  4. ^ June 18, Justin Dallaire; 2019 (2019-06-18). "Execs still underestimate impact of data breaches". strategy. Retrieved 2020-01-14. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Catricala, Maria. "Shred-It Data Protection Report Shows Big Gap Between Canadian Businesses and Consumers When it Comes to Information Security". www.uzado.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  6. ^ "Having peace of mind on data security goes beyond emptying your recycle bin". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  7. ^ "Securit Mfg Solutions, A DIV.OF SHRED-IT CANADA CORP INC. 5075 NORTH SERVICE RD BURLINGTON ONTARIO L7L 5H6 | Supplier Report — Panjiva". panjiva.com.
  8. ^ Makar, A. B.; McMartin, K. E.; Palese, M.; Tephly, T. R. (1975). "Formate assay in body fluids: application in methanol poisoning". Biochemical Medicine. 13 (2): 117–126. doi:10.1016/0006-2944(75)90147-7. ISSN 0006-2944. PMID 1.
  9. ^ "Cintas Corporation Announces Agreement with Shred-it International Inc. to Combine Document Shredding Businesses". Yahoo Finance. March 19, 2014. Archived from the original on 25 August 2014.
  10. ^ Lambert, Lance. "Cintas 3Q earnings up 13.2%". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  11. ^ Zacks, Contributor Zacks Equity Research. "Stericycle Completes Shred-it Acquisition from Cintas". www.nasdaq.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ Smith, R. J.; Bryant, R. G. (1975-10-27). "Metal substitutions incarbonic anhydrase: a halide ion probe study". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 66 (4): 1281–1286. doi:10.1016/0006-291x(75)90498-2. ISSN 0006-291X. PMID 3.
  13. ^ "7 Facts About Document Shredding You Need to Know". www.securitymagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  14. ^ "Shred-It mobile trucks at Oakville Place this Saturday". InsideHalton.com. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  15. ^ "Shredding a necessary evil for companies to avoid data theft". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  16. ^ Levy, Joel (2018-08-27). "Global information security firm, Shred-it, began as a startup in Oakville". Toronto Guardian. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  17. ^ "Hard Drive Destruction Service".
  18. ^ "Industrial & Clothing Shredding Services".
  19. ^ "Shred-it, take back event to be held Saturday". The Tribune-Democrat. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  20. ^ "Shred-it, take back event to be held Saturday". The Tribune-Democrat. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  21. ^ "Shred-It mobile trucks at Oakville Place this Saturday". InsideHalton.com. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  22. ^ "Halton Crime Stoppers - shred events". www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  23. ^ "NBC 4 Plans Next Shred-It Day - Community Calendar - nbc4i.com". 2007-08-20. Archived from the original on 2007-08-20. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  24. ^ "Shred-It for a Cure". Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  25. ^ tsq_hannah (2017-10-21). "Good Riddance Day". www.timessquarenyc.org. Retrieved 2020-01-14.
  26. ^ "San Diego pair wins 2017 'good riddance' contest". KGTV. 2017-12-30. Retrieved 2020-07-30.

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