Identity theft, fraud, lost confidential information, and liability costs have lead to more secure Shredding Services at some companies, but there are important differences that businesses have to be aware of before selecting a company to handle the shredding of documents. Some companies are still using old cutting techniques to destroy papers. The paper is shredded but in only one direction. That makes possible to reassemble some documents. Cross-cutting technology is a much more secure method of shredding. Documents are basically turned into tiny bits of paper the size of confetti. It is impossible to place pieces back together, or glean any information from individual pieces. A variety of sizes are available via cross-cutting technology, so businesses can choose how small they want the paper to be once shredded.
Shredding Services that rely on locked trucks to transport documents to large shredding facilities are still leaving businesses open to information breaches, liability claims, and confidentiality issues. The most secure services utilize mobile destruction units to destroy material on-site. The business representative is there to witness the destruction via cameras inside the unit. A Certificate is then printed out that includes the time, date, how much material was emptied from each bin, and contains the signatures of the business representative, and the technician operating the destruction unit. An instant paper trail protects the business, complies with regulations, and provides proof of destruction.
The paper is still used in most businesses, but a lot more information is stored on hard drives, flash drives, and other electronic devices. A company has to provide services that securely destroys all confidential information. Finding a company to shred paper and a company to destroy electronic information will be time consuming and expensive. One company that can handle all destruction needs means the process is more secure, can be done at the same time, and will cost less money for complete services. Pricing is another important difference between companies. Some have certain packages that are available while others offer customized plans to suit the needs and budgets of the specific business.
