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James M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc.

James M. Sweeney & Associates, Inc.

The Risk Management Company

Press Release

Secure Document Destruction Helps Quad City Businesses Comply with FACTA

 

Davenport, Iowa - November 9, 2005 - Secure Document Destruction, a division of James M. Sweeney and Associates, Inc., provides a convenient, safe, cost effective, and compliant onsite shredding service for sensitive and confidential documents and materials in the Quad Cities and surrounding area. As the only NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) AAA certified onsite shredder in the Quad City area, Secure Document Destruction provides the safest alternative for sensitive and confidential material.

The proper disposal of sensitive material makes good business sense, but it's also required by federal law. FACTA (Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act) is a new federal law designed to reduce the risk of consumer fraud and identity theft created by inadequate and non-secure disposal of consumer information. Here are some important facts about FACTA:

  • It applies to virtually every business in the United States
  • It requires the destruction of all consumer information before it is discarded, using reasonable measures - FACTA defines reasonable measures as "burning, pulverizing, or shredding"
  • Violators face severe penalties which can include actual damages associated with identity theft and statutory damages for each consumer affected by a rule violation
  • Federal and state governments are authorized to enforce the FACTA legislation, and levy fines for each rule violation

About James M. Sweeney and Associates, Inc.

James M. Sweeney and Associates, Inc. is a leading risk management firm specializing in the reduction of criminal activity in the workplace. The firm was founded in 1994 by James M. Sweeney and consists of three divisions; Corporate Investigation provides investigative, consulting and training services to improve workplace security and safety. Inquirehire provides pre-employment background screening to minimize the risk of a poor hiring decision. Secure Document Destruction provides advice on information management policy and help with the execution of those policies. If you would like to learn more about James M. Sweeney and Associates, Inc. visit the web at www.sweeneyinc.com, or call 563-323-5922 for details.

 

Media Contact:
Alan Kinsey
Vice President
Tel: 563-323-5922
akinsey@sweeneyinc.com