Laws and Your Business
The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Identity theft is serious and so are the laws that businesses are responsible for upholding to secure customer and client information.
With Phoenix Arizona ranking #38 and the top of the identity theft list, your business needs to take extra precautions with thorough document and data destruction services.
Below are Resources to Help your Business
The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs — or “red flags” — of identity theft in their day-to-day operations.
Many companies collect personal information from their customers, including names, addresses, and phone numbers; bank and credit card account numbers; income and credit histories; and Social Security numbers. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act requires companies defined under the law as “financial institutions” to ensure the security and confidentiality of this type of information. More detailed information can be found here.
Identity Theft Resource Center
Protecting Personal Information- A Guide for Businesses.
TNT Shredding also offers community Shred-a-thons to help protect the community and provide a opportunity for homes and businesses to bring materials for shredding. Find out when our next Shred-a-thon is on the events page.
