UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL FACTS ABOUT DOCUMENT SHREDDING

It is imperative that each employee understands the nature and value of on-site shredding services. To get a better idea of the importance of on-site shredding to specific industries, you should first get acquainted with a few of the federal laws that have been enacted to protect the publics privacy. Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in America, affecting approximately 900,000 new victims each year.

An increasing number of laws require organizations that handle sensitive data to protect information when it is discarded, and many specify shredding as the most reliable method of destruction.

The Federal Privacy Act, The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act [Also known as The Financial Service Modernization Act], The Health insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] all address privacy issues. Language of the law mandates that health and personal information be protected and safeguarded appropriately. Company's and corporations that do not comply face significant fines.

• Save money and time by eliminating the hassles of in house document shredding.
• Protect your business and yourself from ID theft and information fraud.
• Protect your company's trade information from competitors
• Comply with the privacy laws such as:
•        Texas House Bill 698 (Shred Law)                                                                                                                          
•        Federal Privacy Act
•        Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act also known as Financial Service Modernization Act
•        Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]

Bottom Line it is cost beneficial and more effective for your company to let us  shred your information, and then recycle the shredded paper.

For every ton of paper shredded we save 16 trees. ~ We Recycle 100% Of what we shred !