Consumer Protection Laws
Many laws have been passed that make it illegal to dispose of non shredded consumer information improperly.
FACTA is the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, a federal law designed to reduce the risk of consumer fraud and identity theft and applies to every individual or business. Violators run the risk of class action suites and penalties.
Info about FACTA. Federal Trade Commission for the consumer.
www.ftc.gov
HIPAA the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law to prevent abuse of personal health information, including unauthorized access. Administered by the US Department of Health Services and enforced by the US Office of Civil Rights.
Info about HIPAA. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa
Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Safeguards Rule
Requires institutions to take steps to protect sensitive customer information. Proceedures dealing with the proper disoposal should be incorprated.
http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/safeguards.html
Associations
NAID
The National Association for Information Destruction a non profit group of document destruction firms dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards in the shredding industry.
PRISM International
PRISM International (Professional Records & Information Services Management) is the not-for-profit trade association for companies that provide their clients with protection, access, retention, storage and disposal of their vital information.
Links of Interest
Treecycle
Provides information on recycled paper products and environmental issues.
Why buy recycled paper?
Earth 911
A valuable source for recycling & environmental issues.
Why recycled paper?
