Why Shred?

In today's age, a person's data is synonymous with their who they are. Identity theft is becoming a bigger and
bigger threat. Document shredding and destruction is a way to safeguard and protect you or your customers' private
and confidential information. To find out more, visit the
Federal Trade Commission's site on identity theft.

Recently, Texas Attorney General
reached settlements with two companies for failing to protect their customers' private data. The first, GAB
Robins, agreed to pay $125,000 in fines and legal fees. A second company, B&F Finance McAllen L.L.C. agreed
to pay $20,000.

Additional Resources

Information about HIPAA can be found at the
US Department of Health and Human Services web site.

FACTA disposal rules required by the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act can by found on the
FTC's web site.

The OITPA, passed by the 2007 Oregon legislature, gives
consumers more tools to prevent identity theft. The Act also gives guidance to Oregon businesses and government on how
to protect the personal identifying information of consumers. Visit the State of Oregon's
Division of Finance and Corporate Securities web site for
more information.