why do offices need paper shredders?
Consumer fraud and identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. today that can affect every one of us. In 2004 alone, Consumer Sentinel, the complaint database developed and maintained by the FTC, received over 635,000 consumer fraud and identity theft complaints. Consumers reported losses from fraud of more than $547 million. A great deal of these crimes could have been prevented if the confidential information had been destroyed before it was discarded. The most commonly used method to destroy unwanted sensitive information is to use a shredder to shred the source of information such as paper or CD. The government is continuously placing strict requirements on various industries regarding the disposal and protection of confidential information. Most of the employers, even with only one employee, are now required to properly dispose sensitive or consumer information. Some of the legislations related to paper shredders that may apply to your business include: Due to
