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Why Shred Wisely?

Shred Wisely

Protect Intellectual Property

The Home Office states that identity fraud costs the UK £1.7 billion a year.

Meet Government Document
Destruction Requirements

Regulatory standards, including the 1998 Data Protection Act, demand new levels of protection in securing private information.

Protect Yourself Against Liability

Failure to protect sensitive information can result in identity theft and costly damages from lawsuits.

Ensure the Job is Finished

Never underestimate the job size and importance of document protection. People consistently under-buy when choosing a shredder. This wastes time and leaves sensitive information vulnerable during service or upgrading.


What should you shred?

 
Once past their retention date, certain documents must be effectively destroyed to meet government guidelines. These include, but are not limited to:

• Insurance forms/records

• Jobs applications

• Legal documents

• Patient records

• Payroll records

• Personnel records

• Vendor contracts

• Accounts payable/receivable

• Arbitration files

• Business correspondence

• Contracts

• Customer/client lists

• Customer/client records

• Drafts of contracts

• Grievance files


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