Despite the growing popularity of paperless technologies, there are still situations where people receive paper documents. Paper shredding is essential to protect sensitive and confidential information. Bills, financial accounts, marketing plans, personnel files, tax documents, and even delivery packages are a few examples of the sensitive documents most individuals maintain. Additionally, government agencies, businesses, and private individuals cut papers into small strips using machines called shredders, which are subsequently collected and recycled.
Anyone can use any personal information document to steal someone else's identity.
Identity thieves can use an individual's personal information to apply for passports or credit under a stolen identity if they don't shred their paperwork before throwing them out. The law governing information security and privacy is becoming more strict and is still enforced. Businesses that disregard these requirements risk harsh penalties. Businesses and employers are responsible for safeguarding their clients' private information, and failing to do so could result in fines for improper handling of client data. Furthermore, document shredding has certain environmental benefits. Because the material can be recycled, when shredding personal documents, less garbage is dumped in landfills.
