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Did you know Texas has enacted some of the toughest legislation in the country to protect consumers from identity theft? Learn more TODAY before it's too late!

According to a Texas Legislative Update released in September 2005, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country. Texas ranks second behind California in the total number of identity thefts. Although the rate of Internet-related identity theft scams is on the rise, 68% of identity theft crimes occur by traditional means such as paper records.

The Texas Legislature has specifically enacted the following law to address this issue:

• Retention and Disposal of Business Records Act

The Texas Attorney General has actively investigated and taken legal action against various organizations across the state in an effort to protect consumers from identity thieves, specifically citing the following law:

• Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act

With increased litigation and concern over identity theft, many companies are required to develop and implement strict record management practices. Corporate and consumer information, such as payroll, personnel, accounting, insurance, and client-related data, is accessible for accidental or intentional viewing if not handled properly.

The need to destroy confidential and sensitive information has created a demand for document shredding companies across America. Off-site document shredding and recycling are two available services. Although claiming to be secure, these services provide ample opportunity for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

On-site document shredding, on the other hand, provides clients with a more secure and convenient service. On-site document shredding offers clients peace of mind by providing an unbroken chain of custody until the material is destroyed. With identity theft on the rise and privacy laws becoming more severe, this type of proper document destruction is a necessity.

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