At Atlas Insurance, protecting our clients goes beyond the insurance policy. That is why we are pleased to host our Client E-Cycle & Shred Event during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. If you have old paperwork or electronics taking up space, bring them by and let us help you dispose of them more securely and responsibly.
Old tax returns, bank statements, insurance records, computers, phones, and hard drives can contain information that should not end up in the wrong hands. Secure shredding and responsible electronics recycling are simple, practical ways to reduce unnecessary exposure while clearing out items you no longer need.
Why does secure disposal matter?
Cybersecurity is not limited to passwords and software. Personal information can also remain on paper records and retired devices. Shredding confidential documents helps make that information unreadable, while properly recycling electronics helps keep outdated devices from being casually discarded.
Documents worth reviewing include:
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Tax returns and financial statements
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Insurance, medical, and legal records
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Bank and credit card statements
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Confidential personal or business paperwork
Old electronics may contain saved passwords, email accounts, photographs, financial files, or other sensitive data. To learn more about how personal information can create cyber exposure, visit the Atlas Cyber Insurance Blog Library.
What can clients bring?
Documents For Shredding
Tax, financial, insurance, medical, legal, personal, and confidential business records
Electronics For Recycling
Computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, hard drives, printers, keyboards, cables, chargers, and computer accessories
Please note: CRT tube televisions and CRT tube computer monitors cannot be accepted.
Why host this event during Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a helpful reminder that small habits can strengthen the way we protect information. Recognizing phishing attempts, using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and securely disposing of unneeded records all support better cyber hygiene.
Atlas shares practical education on phishing, data breaches, password security, and other emerging risks in our CyberSafe articles. Business owners who want to better understand insurance options for cyber-related risks can also explore our Cyber Liability Insurance resource page.
Frequently asked questions
What documents should I shred?
Consider shredding documents that contain personal, financial, medical, insurance, legal, or account information once you no longer need to retain them.
Can deleted information remain on an old device?
Deleting files may not always remove every trace of stored information. Responsible handling and disposal can help reduce the chance of unintended access.
Is the event free?
Yes. The event is a complimentary service for Atlas Insurance clients.
Where is the event?
The event will be held in the Ferrari Law parking lot immediately north beside Atlas Insurance at 7100 Beneva Road in Sarasota.
A small way to say thank you
We appreciate the trust our clients place in Atlas Insurance. This event is one more way we can be here to help, not simply to sell a policy, but to provide useful resources that help protect what matters to you.
We hope you will join us Friday, October 23, from 9:00 AM to noon. Bring your old documents and eligible electronics, and we will help you clear them out with greater confidence.
