Shredding Services Atlanta, GA

Shredding Services in Atlanta, GA. Document destruction was probably invented pretty soon after papyrus was developed in Egypt. In the contemporary world, with so much of our personal information being documented, shredding services are necessary for hospitals, law firms, government agencies, or any entity that has access to private information. Any business also needs to make sure their own information and that of their employees are protected. HITS's shredding services in Atlanta, GA can ensure that your documents are securely destroyed to whatever regulatory or compliance level needed. If you need shredding services in Atlanta, GA, call HITS today at 314-837-4000 or contact us online for a free quote.

8 Reasons to Shred Your Documents | Atlanta, GA Shredding Services

Destroying documents with our shredding services can help your Atlanta, GA business be more cost-efficient and shield you from liability. Below are eight of the most frequent motivations people have for coming to HITS for our shredding services:

1. It Protects You From Identity Theft

While so much of our information is online these days, there are still lawbreakers searching through paper-filled refuse cans to locate personal information like addresses and credit card numbers. Any documents with personal information that are no longer required should be destroyed. Documents shredded by basic office shredders can still sometimes be returned to readability by hand or with specific software. Outsourcing to professional shredding services will guarantee that the private information will never be put in jeopardy.

2. Legal Compliance

Federal and state regulations stipulate that personal information including financial records, medical records, pay stubs, and more be correctly and securely disposed of. A few of the laws that our shredding services will help you comply with are:

• HIPPA
• FACTA
• SOX
• GLB
• The Privacy Act of 1974

3. It Saves Storage Space

Piles of unnecessary paper can make a mess of your workplace, whether they're using up room on a table, in filing cabinets, or in a closet. Untidy workspaces cost businesses $2.5 million annually in lost productivity. Using HITS's shredding services in Atlanta, GA will allow you to get more important things in your office, like that new monitor or a picture of your family.

4. It Keeps Clients Happy

There has maybe never been a higher emphasis on personal information than there is today. Using shredding services for superfluous documents will guard against liability and safeguard your reputation from taking damage if anybody's personal information is released.

5. Good for the Environment

Paper comprises 25% of trash in landfills and 33% of city waste. When you use HITS's shredding services, the shredded paper is sent to be converted into recycled paper, lowering the quantity of trees that need to be cut down.

6. It Reduces Fire Hazards

Paper, particularly stacks of paper, is fuel for fires and allows them to escalate fast. Clearing out large heaps of paper will help protect your workers and your office.

7. It Saves Time

In-house document shredding takes time, with the rote tasks of removing staples and paper clips and having you or an employee feed the paper through the shredder individually. Outsourcing shredding services to HITS boosts your efficiency and can save you money.

8. You're Going Paperless

There are numerous advantages to going paperless, including a few of the reasons referred to above. HITS's patent-pending DocuMiner® application is an innovative method of transforming your records into secure clouds. As we help you with the conversion, we'll securely shred your paper documents. If you're a medical office, have a look at our innovative STR8VIEW® system for logging and accessing documents.

Whatever your reasons for needing cost-efficient and secure document destruction in Atlanta, GA, HITS is here to help. Whether you need a one-time volume shred or ongoing shredding services, contact us online today.

Besides shredding services, some of the other services we offer in Atlanta, GA are:

• Government Solutions
• Paperless to Go
• Microfilm Scanning
• Blueprint Scanning
• Document Scanning
• Document Storage Solutions
• Data Migration
• Monitoring Strip Scanning

What Documents Do I Need to Shred? | Atlanta, GA Shredding Services

Document destruction occasionally has a negative connotation, but it is a vital aspect of shielding any Atlanta, GA business and maintaining its efficiency. Some documents can be disposed of relatively quickly, while with others there are federal and state regulations that impel you to retain specific records for a specified number of years. Below are some of the documents businesses generally need to destroy:

• Company Tax Returns: The IRS can audit and amend your taxes between three to seven years from the date you filed. After seven years, there is no reason to retain your return or relevant documentation.
• Employment Records: The IRS suggests holding onto employee tax records for four years; after that, there is no need to hang onto them. OSHA and other overseeing entities have conditions for how long you should retain HR records, but after that amount of time has passed they should be shredded.
• Bank and Credit Card Statements: It is usually suggested to shred these after one year, unless you they are required for tax returns.
• Customer Documents: Trust your judgment for how long you need to retain these, for example, if there may be a dispute down the line. Once they are no longer needed they should be destroyed. Anytime an account is closed, the records should be disposed of straight away.
• Medical Records: HIPPA stipulates different time limits for how long healthcare providers should hold onto records. After that time frame, they should be shredded as they not only include personal medical information, but a Atlanta, GA patient's birth date, gender, and other identifying information.

Other document and data management services we offer in Atlanta, GA are:

• Secure Destruction Services
• Medical Records Management
• Cloud Migration
• Go Paperless
• Records Management
• Digital Transformation
• Scanning Services
• Document Management
• Data Migration

Shredding Services in Atlanta, GA | HITS

We named ourselves after our values: Honor, Innovation, Teamwork, and Security. When you trust HITS for your shredding services in Atlanta, GA, you are hiring a team dedicated to identifying the best data management solutions you can find. We have been industry leaders in data management for more than two and a half decades and offer the highest level of customer service. If you need shredding services in Atlanta, GA, call our headquarters today at 314-837-4000 or our D.C. office at 202-793-2400. You can also contact us online for a free quote.