Shredding Services Los Angeles, CA
Shredding Services in Los Angeles, CA. Data destruction probably originated pretty soon after papyrus was developed in Egypt. In the contemporary world, with so much of our personal information being documented, shredding services are needed for hospitals, law firms, government agencies, or anybody who has access to private information. Any business also needs to make sure their own data and that of their employees are safe. HITS's shredding services in Los Angeles, CA can guarantee that your documents are securely destroyed to whatever regulatory or compliance level needed. If you need shredding services in Los Angeles, CA, call HITS today at 314-837-4000 or contact us online for a free quote.
8 Reasons to Shred Your Documents | Los Angeles, CA Shredding Services
Destroying documents with our shredding services can help your Los Angeles, CA business save on cost and guard against liability. Below are eight of the most frequent reasons people come to HITS for our shredding services:
1. It Guards Against Identity Theft
While so much of our information is online nowadays, there are still criminals rummaging through paper-filled refuse cans to find personal information including addresses and credit card numbers. Any personal data that are no longer required should be destroyed. Documents shredded by simple office shredders can still occasionally be put back together manually or with special software. Contracting out to professional shredding services will ensure that the private information will not be at risk.
2. Legal Compliance
Federal and state regulations dictate that personal information such as financial records, medical records, pay stubs, and more be adequately and securely disposed of. A few of the laws that our shredding services will help you adhere to are:
3. It Saves Storage Space
Stacks of superfluous paper can clutter your workplace, whether they're taking up space on a table, in filing cabinets, or in a storage unit. Cluttered workspaces cost companies $2.5 million annually in lost productivity. Utilizing HITS's shredding services in Los Angeles, CA will allow you to fill your office with more important things, like that new monitor or a picture of your pets.
4. It Keeps Clients Happy
There has likely never been a higher emphasis on personal information than there is presently. Utilizing shredding services for superfluous documents will protect you from liability and safeguard your reputation from taking damage if anybody's personal information is compromised.
5. Good for the Environment
Paper comprises 25% of trash in landfills and 33% of metropolitan trash. When you use HITS's shredding services, the shredded paper will be converted into recycled paper, limiting the quantity of trees that need to be cut down.
6. It Reduces Fire Hazards
Paper, particularly stacks of paper, are highly combustible and allows fires them to spread quickly. Getting rid of large heaps of paper will help protect your staff and your office.
7. It Saves Time
Shredding documents personally takes time, with the tedious tasks of detaching staples and paper clips and having you or an employee put the documents in the shredder one by one. Outsourcing shredding services to HITS improves your efficiency and can be more cost-effective.
8. You're Going Paperless
There are numerous benefits to going paperless, including many of the things referred to above. HITS's patent-pending DocuMiner® application is a revolutionary method of transforming your data into secure clouds. As we help you with the conversion, we'll securely dispose of your paper documents. If you're a medical office, have a look at our revolutionary STR8VIEW® system for cataloging and accessing records.
Whatever your motivations for getting cost-effective and secure document destruction in Los Angeles, CA, HITS has you covered. Whether you need a one-off volume shred or consistent shredding services, contact us online today.
Beyond shredding services, some of the other services we offer in Los Angeles, CA 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? | Los Angeles, CA Shredding Services
Shredding documents sometimes has a negative connotation, but it is a significant part of shielding any Los Angeles, CA business and maintaining its efficiency. Some documents can be disposed of fairly quickly, while with others there are federal and state regulations that impel you to hold onto particular documents for a specified number of years. Below are some of the records businesses usually need to shred:
- Company Tax Returns: The IRS can audit and amend your return in a period of three to seven years from the date you filed. After seven years, there is no need to hold onto your return or relevant records.
- Employment Records: The IRS suggests keeping employee tax records for four years; following those four years, there is no reason to hang onto them. OSHA and other overseeing administrations have requirements for how long you should hold onto HR records, but after that time frame has passed it is recommended to shred them.
- Bank and Credit Card Statements: It is usually advised to shred these after one year, unless you they are needed for tax purposes.
- Customer Documents: Use your judgment for how long you need to hold onto these, for instance, if there might be a refund down the line. Once they are no longer required they should be disposed of. Anytime an account is closed, the records should be disposed of immediately.
- Medical Records: HIPPA dictates different time limits for how long healthcare providers should keep records. After that time frame, they should be shredded as they not only include personal medical information, but a Los Angeles, CA patient's birth date, ethnicity, and other identifying information.
Other services we offer in Los Angeles, CA include:
- Large Format Scanning
- Information Management
- Government Records Management
- Electronic Health Records
- HIPAA Compliant Document Shredding
- STR8VIEW Document Scanning
- Federal Records Management
- Government Document Management
- Secure Destruction Services
- Medical Records Management
Shredding Services in Los Angeles, CA | HITS
We named ourselves after our values: Honor, Innovation, Teamwork, and Security. When you trust HITS for your shredding services in Los Angeles, CA, you are outsourcing to a team dedicated to identifying the best data management solutions available. We have been industry leaders in data management for more than 25 years and provide the highest level of customer care. If you need shredding services in Los Angeles, CA, 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.