Safeguard your real estate business from fraud and identity theft with real estate paper shredding and hard drive destruction services from the leader in information destruction and secure document shredding.
Information breaches and data theft are becoming more and more commonplace every year. And while most incidents were once confined to the financial and retail sectors, more and more data breaches occur in any industry that collects, manages, and stores confidential information – especially if that information contains financial details records.
Whether you are in commercial or consumer real estate, firms like yours are likely targets because of the significant personal and financial information you rely upon in the course of any property transaction. And your relationship with your clients relies on transparency, accountability, and confidentiality; they expect you to keep their personal, private information safe and secure from the threats and risks of a information data breach. They envision your best in document security to keep their confidential information secure and prevent identity theft for their peace-of-mind, regardless of whether their information is kept as paper documents or as electronic media.
Our secure shredding services can ensure that your important documents are physically destroyed. Keep your information secure and confidential under our watch.
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Protecting your confidential information isn’t just good business, it’s the law!
Like most industries that work with private and confidential information, the real estate sector is heavily regulated and governed. And laws designed to protect identities, medical information, financial data, and personal privacy come with strict rules – and strong fines for violating them. We can help you stay compliant.
Here are just a few of the key Federal, State, and Local information security laws that require privacy compliance.
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Bill 198
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Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards
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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Bill 198
Set up to monitor internal financial operations and reporting to improve the accuracy and reliability of financial disclosures. The act requires secure document retention and destruction – to better protect against corporate and accounting fraud.
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards
Aims to enhance security for consumers by setting guidelines for any company that accepts, stores, processes, or transmits credit card information. The act focuses on improving payment security throughout the transaction process created by the major payment card brands.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information. The act requires organizations to adopt secure physical destruction of personal information to safeguard against any loss, theft, or unauthorized access.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Protects the personal data and privacy of EU citizens and applies to all companies, whether they operate in the EU or outside, that store or use any information about EU citizens.
Bill 198
Set up to monitor internal financial operations and reporting to improve the accuracy and reliability of financial disclosures. The act requires secure document retention and destruction – to better protect against corporate and accounting fraud.
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards
Aims to enhance security for consumers by setting guidelines for any company that accepts, stores, processes, or transmits credit card information. The act focuses on improving payment security throughout the transaction process created by the major payment card brands.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information. The act requires organizations to adopt secure physical destruction of personal information to safeguard against any loss, theft, or unauthorized access.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Protects the personal data and privacy of EU citizens and applies to all companies, whether they operate in the EU or outside, that store or use any information about EU citizens.
Learn to recognize the risks.
Your financial documents and business records represent points of vulnerability to your and your clients’ security.
If you create, collect, or dispose of these types of confidential documents, you and your organization could be at risk for a data breach. Learn to be mindful of document security and comply with any federal regulations.
- Contracts and Agreements
- Client Financial Statements
- Social Security Numbers
- Leases and Rental Contracts
- Business Financial Statements
- Blueprints and Floor Plans
- Tax Filings and Internal Audits
- Payroll and HR Documents
- Development Plans and Forecasts
Why Choose Shred-it as Your Go-to Paper Shredding Service?
Shred-it protects organizations' information for their people, customers and brands through secure shredding. With 30 years of experience, our primary focus on document confidentiality and security helps ensure your confidential information remains confidential. We offer paper, hard drive, and specialty scheduled shredding services for all forms of secure records and important documents. As a leader in the secure data destruction industry, we’re ready for you to provide us with the sensitive documents that you need us to shred or purge.
Service Reliability
With the largest paper shredding fleet and the largest service footprint in North America, we are where you are.
Security Expertise
With the most NAID AAA certified mobile/on-site and plant-based shredder facilities, we keep your sensitive information safe.
Customer Experience
With the highest customer satisfaction among all vendors, we are 100% committed to your protection and satisfaction.
Vulnerable Businesses Risk Losing More than Just Money
73% of small business leaders and 94% of consumers surveyed are concerned about data breaches in the future.
Yet, only 60% say they are proactive when it comes to data and information protection leaving many businesses vulnerable.
1. Stericycle, Shred-it Data Protection Report, 2023.
The 2023 Data Protection Report reveals perceptions of the current regulatory landscape and barriers to compliance, as well as assesses the demand for assistance from external information security partners.