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Secure
Destruction
Shredding
sensitive information is easy, inexpensive, and smart. iSafe will shred
any volume of information, either at our records
storage center or at your site through our mobile shredding partner.
This includes paper records, files, computer tapes and hard drives. A
certificate of destruction will be supplied upon completion so you have
confidence that your information has been securely destroyed.
Businesses use
shredding services for protection of their confidential information and
to mitigate fraud. Shredding prevents the ID theft of employees and
customers, corporate espionage, and
is required by many federal and state laws. Shredding is not only common
sense, but necessary to prevent
damaging theft against your business.
Laws and their
penalties are growing due to the growth of identity theft and the
problems it brings. Depending on your industry,
if your organization is not using a shredding service, chances are
you’re directly violating at least one of these laws. Two of the most
high profile laws are HIPAA and Gramm Leach Bliley. These laws require
businesses to protect health and financial information and are
well-known for their penalties and enforcement.
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There
are five main areas to look at when figuring retention
requirements:
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Statutory requirements, both local, state and federal
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Documents that may be necessary to produce during an audit
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Standard industry practices for your particular business and
documents that may have historic significance
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What might be necessary to defend litigation down the road
Every business
needs a policy for records management and storage, storing critical
business information offsite has moved up on the priority list for many.
When forming a records management strategy, considerations should
include what needs to be stored and for how long, where it can be stored
and if it makes sense to hire an outside company to help.
Every business has its own requirements, and federal and state
regulations enter into the picture. The IRS provides guidelines for
holding many records. Your insurance company bank or professional
organizations may have their own requirements or suggestions.
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