Data is the lifeblood of just about every American business and, unfortunately, it attracts the unwanted attention of thieves who will try to steal private information and use it for illegal gains.

How many times have you had an important document in your hand ready to destroy, but hesitated because you didn’t know if you were breaking some regulation, rule or just an old wives’ tale about how long to keep that information?

The bad guys always seem to be one step ahead of us when it comes to stealing a company’s most important data. There are steps you can take to greatly improve your odds.

Most people think when they delete a file on their computer that it’s gone. Not only is it not gone, it’s easy pickings for someone who knows where to look. Know the risks.