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Did you know most identity theft is the result of a single improperly handled document containing personal information? Are you safe? Are you compliant? Learn more now.

According to a report from the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) consumer protection bureau, 27.3 million Americans had their identity stolen between April 1998 and the end of 2003. The hijacking of personal and financial information used to perpetrate fraud or theft costs businesses and financial institutions billions in losses each year. In addition, the cost to consumers is more than $5 billion each year. The negligent mishandling of 'waste' documents has resulted in the enactment of laws designed to protect the privacy of businesses and individuals such as:

• The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA)
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

With increased litigation and concern over identity theft, many companies are required to develop and implement strict record management practices. Corporate and consumer information, such as payroll, personnel, accounting, insurance, and client-related data, is accessible for accidental or intentional viewing if not handled properly.

The need to destroy confidential and sensitive information has created a demand for document shredding companies across America. Off-site document shredding and recycling are two available services. Although claiming to be secure, these services provide ample opportunity for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

On-site document shredding, on the other hand, provides clients with a more secure and convenient service. On-site document shredding offers clients peace of mind by providing an unbroken chain of custody until the material is destroyed. With identity theft on the rise and privacy laws becoming more severe, this type of proper document destruction is a necessity.

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