SELECTSHRED | SHREDDING FOR THE RIGHT REASONS – PORT ST. LUCIE SHREDDING FORT PIERCE SHREDDING INDIANTOWN SHREDDING
Shredding documents is sometimes seen as a suspicious activity. Any movie scene involving document shredding is always filled with suspicion or humor. However, routinely shredding confidential information is far from being suspicious or humorous. Routine shredding indicates systematic sound operations and a responsible corporate/business culture. Developing the routine of shredding with a third party vendor should be encouraged to prevent identity theft, comply with federal regulations, and to avoid fines. Most importantly, the protection of individual privacy and a company’s reputation are not in jeopardy when a secure document destruction program is in place. Follow this link for additional information on the importance of routine and complete shredding. http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/e2/c/downloads/328412.pdf
The National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) says that even when organizations shred for the right reasons, some practices may promote the appearance of impropriety, especially if a third party contractor is excluded from the process. NAID shares some ways to minimize any impression of wrongdoing: Shred on a regular schedule, use your shredding contractor for all of your shredding, treat all documents equally and shred everything. Have a destruction policy. NAID emphasizes that you should never let some records go in the trash while you shred other records. https://selectshred.com/wp-content/themes/Liveset/pdf/62_Shred_FATRR_flyer.pdf
When you shred, for the best security and protection, do the following:
- Use a NAID AAA Certified company.
- Ask if the documents are shredded at your location.
- Consider the qualifications and certifications of your document destruction company.
- Have a recurring shredding service for daily security of documents and to avoid sporadic shredding.
- Receive a certificate of destruction after each service. It is a legal document that proves you used a third party for the proper destruction and disposal of your confidential information.
Richard Kinkead, Owner/President
Gloria Kinkead, Owner/Vice President
SelectShred, Inc.
T: (772) 463-3166
