Paper shredding or document destruction is critical for safekeeping of confidential and sensitive information.
Most of us create and keep files containing sensitive content.
Bills, financial statements, marketing plans, employee files, and even delivery packages all contain confidential information.
Consequently, government offices, non-commercial organizations, large corporations, small businesses, offices, and private citizens alike can all make use of shredders that cut paper into strips or fine pieces, which are then collected and recycled.
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We all have the right to protection of personal information.
In fact, nowadays there are laws that penalize improper disposal of documents with sensitive and confidential content.
Organizations that hold personal data but neglect to protect it can face serious financial and legal consequences.
Employers for example sometimes use paper shredding services to get rid of employee files that are no longer in use.
Similarly, it is no secret that identity theft cases are on the rise.
Even a delivery box with a name and an address that is not properly disposed of can pose a potential threat.
It is therefore considered best practice for offices and individuals to use paper shredders and other similar devices to avoid identity theft and fraud.
Have you got any documents you would like to shred?
Guardian Storage & Shred It will host a free shredding event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at its store on Brush Creek Road in Warrendale.
There is a limit of five file boxes per person. You are reminded to remove all binder clips from your papers.
Guardian says they are holding the free shred events at the majority of its Pittsburgh locations as a thank you to their customers.
