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Today, businesses of all sizes are affected by privacy legislation and must take reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access to confidential information. With the increasing prevalence of data breaches and identity theft, the importance of securing sensitive data cannot be overstated. Regulatory frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) impose strict requirements on organizations regarding the handling and disposal of personal and sensitive information.

Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences, including hefty fines, legal liabilities, and reputational damage. As such, businesses are under immense pressure to implement robust data protection measures throughout their operations. Onsite locked storage containers play a crucial role in this regard, serving as a frontline defense against data breaches and unauthorized access.

By securely storing confidential documents within locked containers on-site, businesses can effectively control access to sensitive information and mitigate the risk of breaches. These containers are designed to withstand tampering and unauthorized entry, providing a secure repository for documents awaiting shredding. Moreover, their presence within the premises ensures that sensitive data remains under the direct supervision of the organization, minimizing the likelihood of data exposure during transit or storage at off-site facilities.

Medical Record Shredding & Destruction

Most health care and medical professionals understand that it is vital to properly destroy medical records in order to protect the privacy of patients. Doctors and healthcare practitioners are entrusted with an individual’s most sensitive and confidential information, which must be handled with care and professionalism. Thus when medical records are being discarded, it is vital that the record destruction process also be managed with utmost care and professionalism.

Financial Record Shredding

Financial companies have in their care some of the most valuable information about a variety of individuals and organizations. At the same time, your organization probably prints and discards hundreds of pages per month of your own financial information that you want to protect. It is therefore crucially important that these financial records are securely destroyed when it is time to discard them.

Legal Record Shredding & Document Destruction

Your firm needs a legal records shredding company you can trust. After all, your clients are the lifeblood of your business, and your respect for their privacy is a cornerstone of their trust in your firm. A qualified legal record shredding company will help ensure your client’s files remain private and confidential. When your legal records and documents need to be discarded, call Affordable Shredding to help you.

Home Office Shredding Services

With more and more corporate staff traveling, keeping flex hours and working from home, private documents are increasingly likely to leave the office, putting organizations at higher risk of confidentiality breaches. Privacy legislation extends beyond the office setting, obligating businesses to establish systems and procedures for safeguarding confidential information in and out of the office.

Residential Shredding Services

With personal identity theft and corporate espionage emerging as two of America’s fastest growing crimes, Affordable Shredding has developed a convenient residential document shredding service that reduces the risks associated with disposing of personal and home-office confidential material.

Industrial Record Shredding for Manufacturing & Distribution

Many of Affordable Shredding’s clients are industrial manufacturers and distributors. We specialize in the secure handling of business documents and understand that manufacturers need to keep all information secure. This is important not only for the safekeeping of confidential information but also to make sure clients never experience a breach of trust.

100% Total-Shred Policy

Affordable Shredding recommends manufacturers and distributors hold a 100% total-shred policy. This policy suggests that all documents and papers be shredded by employees no matter the content of the documents themselves. Instead of throwing papers and documents in the trash or recycling bins, manufacturers and distributors can require their employees to use free on-site Affordable Shredding security consoles which ensures complete and total destruction of all materials that may include sensitive information.

Protecting You From Corporate Espionage

Corporate espionage is a big concern within the manufacturing and distribution industry. Manufacturing is often based on patented operations and development of specialized products. It is crucial that sensitive business information be stored securely and shredded after it is no longer needed to prevent unauthorized use or sale after the fact. Let Affordable Shredding help your business stay safe from both inside and outside threats.

Non-Profit & Education Shredding Services

It is crucial that schools and educational institutions keep a close eye on their confidential documents, especially regarding their students. Student records can project highly sensitive information that could devastate the educational institution if there was a breach in security. Make sure to protect their information with educational shredding services from Affordable Shredding’s education shredding services.

Educational Facilities Need To Budget Better

By being on a regular Affordable Shredding service route, we can service your school or college more efficiently and pass the savings to you. Our ongoing shredding service also helps spread your costs, allowing you to budget more effectively.

Meeting Legislation with Education Shredding Services

New state and federal regulations like FACTA require educational institutions and non-profit organizations to protect the confidential information of their student and faculty. Having a document destruction audit trail from Affordable Shredding’s regular shredding services helps you be more compliant with these regulations.

We Can Help Keep Your Information Safe

For secure document destruction services tailored to your needs, request a quote from Affordable Shredding today!