Why Shred?

Legislation

Legislation Requiring Proper Information Destruction

Various state, federal and international regulations govern the protection of private information. Disclosing private information, even by accident, could be grounds for a lawsuit or criminal action against your organization. A secure, reliable shredding program will assist you in remaining legally compliant with the various laws.

Laws currently in effect include:

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA")

Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act

FACTA

The 1974 Federal Privacy Act

FERPA

Fair Credit Reporting Act