Author: Crown Information Managment

Hurricane season is around the corner again. On June 1, we will officially be back to that time of the year when the weather defines our movements and business plans. The 2021 report predicts a busy hurricane season with above-normal tropical activity and 7 to 10 hurricanes. Florida has a 75% chance of a hurricane coming within 50 miles, with a 41% chance of a major hurricane, and all the numbers are significantly higher than average. Forecasters continue to urge those in the coastal regions to plan critical business activities ahead of time, and stay alert and informed during the hurricane season.

While Florida’s warm weather, sandy beaches, and stunning views make for year-round appeal for visitors and residents alike, the hurricane season is no fun for local businesses. Since 40% of all U.S. hurricanes hit Florida there is always the threat of storms, floods, fires, and other devastation to life and property every year from June to November. Whether you have a small retail establishment or a sprawling corporate office, it is important to ensure that your business is ready for the hurricane season ahead. This would mean instituting a proper Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Management (DM) matrix that can minimize operational disruptions when powerful hurricanes hit the shores of Florida.

While virtual schooling has been the norm for most of the past year, aggressive testing strategies and vaccine rollouts have slowly led to the resumption of in-person learning in schools throughout the U.S. Meanwhile, there has been an unprecedented rise in identity theft during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents have had to exercise extra caution while easing their children into a remote learning environment. 

When tax season ends, many corporate offices and home offices start resembling a pack rat’s paradise. While piled up desks, stuffed drawers, and stacks of digital drives are understandable until you complete your tax filing process, a spring cleanup of records is essential in order to maintain a clean and safe work space. The experts at Crown Information Management offer useful insights on timely destruction of tax documents, including secure shredding of paper records and digital drives.

Tax season is around the corner and you may be bracing yourself for the flurry of activities related to filing your personal, professional, or corporate taxes. Whether it is managing large piles of paper records, tracing missing bills and invoices, reconciling your data and figures, or responding to inquiries from your accountant, there may be several things demanding your attention during this time. Additionally, the ever-increasing risks of fraud, theft, or scams means it is imperative to ensure that your personal or business records do not fall into the hands of miscreants. The experts at Crown Information Management discuss the importance of safe storage and secure disposal of your paper records.

Professional Shredding by a NAID AAA Certified Company

No matter which industry, every company’s IT department is responsible for the allocation and maintenance of the electronic devices used by the staff. At any point, the IT infrastructure professionals may be dealing with a large inventory of electronic devices and digital drives, including newly procured items, as well as stockpiles of old, damaged, or redundant drives and devices. 

Due to the steady rise in the frequency and severity of data breaches in Florida, most businesses have made large investments to upgrade their digital information security measures. However, while the focus and spends on robust IT applications and IT infrastructure has increased manifold, the vulnerabilities of physical information security are sometimes underestimated or ignored. Any negligence or mistakes in managing sensitive or confidential paper files or documents could pose considerable risks to your business, including increased liability exposure, business fraud, or even identity theft issues. These potential threats could make your company more susceptible to

It’s Not Just Efficient, It Can Also Save You from Being Penalized!

You know that remaining in compliance with HIPAA laws is of the utmost importance, so you do everything you can to keep your records organized and updated. However, if you have a busy medical practice or other public-facing business, you probably spend your day taking care of clients’ needs. It’s easy to get behind on current paperwork, let alone information from years past. It sounds like you need to partner with a records management and storage company such as Crown Information Management.

According to a recent study of state-wise information security risks in the U.S., Florida ranks 1^st in vulnerability to identity theft and fraud, 1^st in identity theft complaints per capita, and 8^th on fraud complaints per capita. What this means is that your business in Florida may be highly susceptible to data hacks, identity theft, credit card fraud, and other information leakage threats. Depending on the nature of the crime and the extent of information stolen, your business may face a number of risks, including: