Learn More About the Importance of Shredding

At ALL-SHRED, Inc, we provide fast and easy shredding services. Read up on the federal shredding laws below to find out why you should take paperwork shredding seriously! Choose ALL-SHRED, Inc. if you are looking for secure shredding Frederick, MD residents trust. Contact us today with any questions you may have.

FACTA

FACTA is the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, a law designed to mitigate the risk of consumer fraud and identity theft created by improperly disposing of consumer information.

This law is applicable to nearly every person and business in the USA, and violators can expect to receive severe penalties. You don't want to be held responsible for someone's personal information leaking out. Identity takes a lifetime to build, but only a moment to lose. To learn more about FACTA, visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft.

HIPAA

Another federal law is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, designed to prevent abuse of personal health information, such as unauthorized access. HIPAA is administered by the US Department of Health and Human Services and enforced by the US Office of Civil Rights. The law applies to all organizations or individuals who retain or collect health-related information. You cannot fail to properly destroy health information. If audited, you will need to demonstrate what you do to comply with HIPAA, which includes destroying all discarded paperwork. Give us a call to get started with our reliable shredding services in Frederick, MD.