As a business, you have a legal obligation to protect the public trust by safeguarding confidential information. Knighthorst Shredding provides secure document and media destruction services that are not only affordable but also protect your business from potential legal risks.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) mandates that consumer information must be properly destroyed before disposal. Failure to comply can lead to a variety of serious consequences, including loss of customer trust, business reputation damage, income losses, fines, and potential litigation.
KnightHorst Shredding is NAID AAA Certified
Knighthorst Shredding has proudly maintained NAID AAA Certification® since 2005, ensuring that our shredding and data destruction services comply with all data protection laws. This certification is validated through both scheduled and surprise audits conducted by trained, accredited security professionals, helping you fulfill your regulatory obligations.
We are certified to provide one-time purge, scheduled shredding, and hard drive destruction. Our team follows strict protocols, and all employees undergo comprehensive background checks and screenings according to NAID certification standards.
Compliance With Major Data Protection Laws
We are here to ensure your business remains safe and compliant.
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates the protection of sensitive patient health information. Knighthorst Shredding ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations to prevent unauthorized disclosure of patient data.
FACTA – Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) is designed to enhance consumer protections, particularly related to identity theft. We help businesses securely destroy documents containing sensitive consumer information, ensuring compliance with FACTA.
FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA protects the privacy of student education records. Knighthorst Shredding assists educational institutions in securely destroying outdated records, ensuring compliance with this important privacy law.
GLBA – Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requires financial institutions to explain their data-sharing practices and protect consumers’ personal information. Knighthorst Shredding helps financial institutions stay compliant by offering secure data destruction solutions.
How Does the Process Work?
We provide secure, locked shredding bins and consoles for easy and safe document disposal at your workplace. These containers are strategically placed for maximum convenience while ensuring that your sensitive documents remain secure.
After each service, you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction, which verifies that your documents have been securely and legally destroyed. This certificate is crucial for maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Our process is efficient and minimally disruptive, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
We Service Any Size File Purge
Our team of trained professionals is equipped with state-of-the-art shredding technology to securely and efficiently destroy your confidential documents. We can either come to your office, warehouse, or any other location of your choice to destroy your files with one of our powerful paper destruction trucks or collect your documents in our security bins and transport them to our secure facility and shred them there.
