subject: Shredding Companies Los Angeles [print this page] Misconceptions still hound the document destruction industry and one of the most prevalent is that small companies dont need to shred their documents unlike large corporations. All firms, regardless of size or industry, are required to follow the laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Gramm Leach Bliley and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.Off-site or on-site shredding in Orange County can help you follow the law while also protecting your customers at the same time.
Myth 1: Its cheaper to do the shredding yourself
Its not a sound business model to pull out an employee from his usual task and operate the office shredder. The whole process can take hours, especially since you also have to factor in human nature. An employee takes a break, go to the toilet or engage in office chatter. How much do you pay an employee per hour? Plus you have to also add the bonuses, overtime pay if applicable, or the maintenance cost of the shredder. Where will you throw about the particles afterwards? Another consideration is that the shredded particles may not be up to the standards set by the law and you end up paying millions in the ensuing lawsuit. Hire Shred It in Irvine and you can focus on the thing you do best: manage your business.
Myth 2: Bad things only happen to other people
The Javelin Strategy & Research revealed that identity theft victimized 11.6 million in 2011. Thats actually an increase of 13% in 2010. According to industry estimates, 1 in 23 Americans become victims of identity fraud. But heres the statistics that should really concern you: 9 in 10 of American victims surveyed say they blame the company for their troubles and about 5% are actually seeking legal advice for a possible lawsuit. Whats 5% of 11 million? Exactly.Its better safe to be sorry and Shred It in Irvine can curb the chance of a security breach.
Myth 6: Its more cost-efficient to send my documents to a recycling company
You may be correct with the cheaper part because the only cost you will shoulder is the transport of papers from your office to the recycling plant. But you still have to contend with the security issue. The recycling plant doesnt destroy your documents right away as they try to sort out the high-grade paper because they cost more money. That means they can also read what is printed on those documents. On-site shredding in Orange County will offer you that peace of mind and the legal mantle to ward off any lawsuit.
