Labour Day Checklist: Security On Vacation

Monday, August 28, 2017 8:20 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction

As the unofficial end of summer, Labour Day marks the final weekend to enjoy what the season has to offer. With the clock ticking down of what’s left of the summer, the pressure is on. Many of us here in Southern Ontario book last minute day-trips and holidays to get the most out of what remains of the season — even if it is just for a weekend.

As the GTA’s paper shredding experts, we want to remind our readers of the importance of security wherever your Labour Day takes you. Just because you’re planning on relaxing doesn’t mean thieves will. Whether you’re planning on experiencing the Ex’s last weekend, driving up to the cottage, or something completely different, use this guide. We’ll make sure you’ll have an amazing weekend — and a safe one, too!

Be Vigilant & Read the Fine Print

AirBnB makes travel easier for the average globetrotter, but don’t let online convenience fool you. Just because you can find something online doesn’t make it legit. That beach-side resort in the Muskokas costing only $100 on the final weekend of the summer may be too good to be true!

Be wary of the booking site you use. If its URL isn’t something you recognize, research it. If a quick Google search brings up bad reviews or — worse — nothing at all, don’t book with this site. A poor or non-existent online footprint is a warning sign in this day and age.

Put Your Shredding On Hold

While we’re one of the dependable shredding companies in Aurora, we don’t suggest you bring your personal documents along the way to Cottage Country for our Aurora crew to destroy. Our on site shredding services Aurora businesses use are better used for businesses based in town. Transporting sensitive documents or electronic data in anything but our NAID-approved mobile trucks opens you up to risks.

Simply give our offices a call and let us know if you plan to be out of town during our regularly scheduled pick-ups. We can arrange a more convenient time to pick-up your documents once you’re back from the long weekend.

Don’t Overshare Online

Though it’s tempting to tell your followers and Facebook friends your great plans for the weekend, posting your travel plans on social media makes you vulnerable. John Terry, a famous soccer player in the UK, found this out the hard way. After posting several photos of his family vacation abroad, his £5 million mansion was ransacked of thousands of pounds worth of belongings.

Keep your pics to yourself until after you come home — even if you only plan on checking out the ribs at Canada’s Largest Ribfest. Hosted each year in Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park, over 150,000 pounds of BBQ’d ribs are eaten over the Labour Day weekend.

Tell your friends and family your plans, but don’t post specific details about your trip online to accounts that aren’t protected. Leave posting pics and other details until after you return home. Trust our paper shredding Burlington team when we say waiting to post will work to your advantage. Not only will you be in a more secure position, but you’ll catch just how much BBQ sauce is on your face before you post that selfie.

Whether you plan on eating your weight in ribs or sitting by the dock with a cold beer in your hand, remember to stay safe. Security on vacation doesn’t have to be hard work. These tips are simple enough you can add them to your Labour Day without feeling like you’re sacrificing a good time. And we’re always just a phone call away if you have any questions! So enjoy the long weekend and keep your personal information safe.

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