Tips for protecting business data.

• Position: DATA SECURITY - Brief article

According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 9 million Americans become victims of identity theft each year. Cintas Corp. offers the following tips for safeguarding customer and business information:

1. Implement a document management program.

2. Implement a document retention schedule.

3. Regularly shred sensitive documents.

4. Keep documents securely offsite.

5. Limit acquisition of confidential customer data.

8. Protect sensitive data with passwords.

7. Install and update virus protection software.

8. Wipe data on the hard drive before disposing of old computers.

9. Review company credit card statements for unauthorized charges.

10. Restrict the use of file-sharing programs. If they must be used...