Why Shred or Destroy?

All businesses gather information that is confidential in nature. If that information is not kept secure, it could be exceptionally damaging to the business. In addition to a loss of reputation, non-compliance of laws mandating the proper handling of confidential information could result in financial and criminal penalties.

Compliance
It not only makes sense to protect confidential information, it is the law. There are several regulations which prohibit the improper disposal of confidential information. These laws are in place to help protect individual and corporate private information.

Identity Theft Protection
Identity theft is on the rise. New York laws, such as the New York Information and Security Breach and Notification Act, are in place to help protect individuals from identity theft. Just recently, Mayor Bloomberg laid out a plan to help those affected by identity theft and also developed “best practices” for businesses regarding the storage and destruction of personal information.

Successful Records Management Program
Secure destruction of confidential documents is an integral part of any records management program. By using our destruction services, employees have a place to put sensitive information. Once confidential documents are no longer needed, employees simply place the confidential information into the secure collection containers provided by US Document Security.

Cost-effective
Office shredders are often time-consuming and expensive to maintain. The time it takes for employees to shred confidential information could be more wisely spent on daily responsibilities. Our shredding services are generally cheaper than maintaining an office shredder and paying an employee to shred all confidential information.

All-Inclusive Records Destruction
Paper documents are not the only type of documents that should be destroyed. Electronic records containing confidential information should also be destroyed. At US Document Security, we are equipped to destroy all formats of confidential information.

Environmentally Friendly
Shredding is environmentally friendly. Once shredded, paper is recycled and electronic records are reduced to almost dust sized particles, reducing landfill waste.

If you wish to inquire about these shredding or destruction services, please fill in the form or call us at 800.880.3539.