As a consumer, we do our best to protect our identity. With over 10 million identity thefts occuring annually, about 40 hours or more to fix all the problems, and the thousands charged in our names, sometimes our best isn't good enough. You can avoid the harassment, the legal costs and the headaches by calling in an expert. SoCal Shred can come to your home or you can take your confidential documents to one of our drop off shredding locations. We make it simple and affordable to protect your identity.
For business owners, on top of the several laws that require you to take all reasonable steps to destroy a customer's records, it's just good business. Any person, especially your customers, trust you to safeguard their personal information. Without this trust, the customers are gone and your business is no more.
Proper document destruction creates a safety net for your customers information while providing you with Certificates that limit any future liabilities.
California Shredding Laws
California requires that you completely destroy all customer records by shredding or erasing. If the information is not destroyed properly, California encourages consumers to sue you for damages and more.
FACTA
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act sets the standard for all businesses to properly dispose of consumer information to protect against unauthorized access to or use of the information.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act calls for both Civil and Criminal penalties - including up to 10 years imprisonment.
GLB
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act protects consumers' and requires all financial institiutions to protect consumers personal financial informaiton and to use the Safeguards Rule.
#1 Dumpster Diving is the top way identity thieves get your information.
#2 Over 10 Million identities are stolen annually.
#3 Identity Theft is more prevalent offline with paper than online.
#4 Average Time your customer will spend fixing problems: 40 hours.
#5 You're liable for actual damages, punitive damages, state fines, federal fines, potential jail time.
