The State of Washington makes it mandatory that entities who collect non-public information from individuals "must take reasonable steps to destroy personal, financial and health information and government-issued identification numbers in its records when the entity is disposing of records..."

State and federal laws mandate the destruction of certain private, personal and business information. If the sensitive information is not properly destroyed and falls into the wrong hands, there can be severe consequences for companies—and company officers.

Data Base knows the applicable state and federal laws, and how to help you achieve complete, ongoing, worry-free compliance.

Following are a few state and federal laws of interest to many companies.

SHB 2015 (State of Washington)
Entities "must take reasonable steps to destroy personal, financial and health information..." more »

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
New standards for security and privacy of "protected health information." more »

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Financial institutions are required to ensure the security and confidentiality of customers' personal information. more »

Federal Privacy Act
Public and private agencies can be held liable if information is released to unauthorized individuals. more »