Identity theft is on the rise, not just here in Australia but around the world. Whether you’re the owner or manager of a business or a private individual, the last thing you want is to be responsible for is confidential papers — yours or someone else’s — falling into criminal hands. Shred On Site can help with your document security. We’ll take care of protecting your documents, as well as your employees’, clients’, and customers’ confidential information.
How Can Identity Theft Affect You?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1.2 million Australians were victims of identity theft or personal fraud from 2010 to 2011. The instances of identity theft have gone up significantly since 2007, when 806,000 people were victims of identity theft or personal fraud. Criminals may apply for credit cards, open a bank account, run up debts, apply for a driving license, apply for a passport or even apply for a job using the stolen information. The Australian Federal Police, along with other government departments and private sector organisations, are working hard to prevent identity theft.
If You’re in Business
This type of breach in document security at your business could be catastrophic, because you could be partially liable for the costs incurred. You definitely want to avoid being the source of the confidential information that criminals use to commit identity theft against your clients or employees. Of course, there are things you can do to avoid victimisation.
You probably have policies and procedures in place to help prevent identity theft in the workplace. Restricting which employees see confidential documents is essential for document security. Storing confidential documents in a locked cabinet or closet also limits access to just those who need to know. Minimise the risk of a security breach by making sure employees only have access to the information they need. And what do you do when you no longer need your confidential papers? Shred them on site!
How Can Shred On Site Help?
You know that identity theft is a major personal threat. If you’re in business, then it’s also a threat to your employees, clients and company. The solution to preventing identity theft is simple: let Shred On Site take care of all of your confidential document destruction. Shredding confidential papers is the best and easiest way to protect you and your associates. Avoid embarrassing or threatening situations; take care of all your shredding on site.
You probably already know that putting confidential papers in the rubbish or recycling bin is not a good idea. Have you thought about what happens to those papers when they travel to a remote site to be disposed of? Do you know what type of security is in place to keep them from being stolen?
With Shred On Site, you never have to worry about documents falling into the wrong hands after they leave your home or business, because we do all of the shredding and pulping where you can see it happening. Your documents will not be removed until they are completely destroyed. On site shredding is the perfect way to ensure that your documents are never used by criminals to commit personal fraud.
If you’re in business, then showing your clients that you are committed to shredding confidential information is a great way to promote your services. It shows that you respect the privacy of everyone you do business with, and that is an important selling point for any business, especially one that deals with personal and sensitive information.
Contact us today for a free quote. We’re ready to help protect both you and your business.
