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May 2004
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Tear it up
Shredders protect privacy.

 

It used to be that when you no longer needed a receipt, you ripped it in half, threw it in the trash, then forgot about it. No longer. If you don’t shred private documents first, you’re risking that identity thieves will steal the information and wreak havoc.

A paper shredder makes sense not only for your personal and business documents but for client documents you no longer need as well. Some shredders cut paper into long, thin strips; others use a confetti cut to make it even harder for a determined crook to piece things back together.

Most low-end shredders can handle five to 10 sheets at time, while pricier models designed for office use are equipped for more. You can save time by purchasing a unit that accepts staples and paper clips. Some shredders will even slice and dice credit cards, CDs, and floppies.

Have a really large volume of documents you want to shred? There are companies that will come to your office with mobile shredding equipment to destroy high volumes of materials.

 

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