Hopefully, by now you've been able to conduct the trash test we discussed in the last posting and have clearly understood the need for on-site shredding services in Georgia. Most likely, you found several pieces of information in more than one trash bin that could have been used by criminals or an unscrupulous competitor.

In today's tight economy, it is common for companies to ask if they really need on-site shredding services in Georgia.  Some small businesses consider this type of service a luxury item and less of a must have.  Unfortunately, businesses that make that decision are putting themselves at great risk.

People often ask, “Why do I need to use on-site shredding services in Georgia?”  The answer is simple, protect your customers, protect your employees and protect your business.  First, let’s look at what kinds of information need to be protected and then we’ll look at what it means to be protected.  Basically, any piece of information that can be traced to an individual needs protection.  A name with a birth date, a name with a social security number – these are the easiest examples.  Here are some other types of information (not a full list, of course) which on-site shredding services in GA can help businesses manage: