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FAQs > What Should I Shred?

If you are unsure whether you need a paper shredder, take a look at the (long!) list of things you are advised to shred. A few minutes spent passing personal information through a shredder could prevent your identity being stolen or your business information being at risk:

Things you should shred at home:
Bank Statements
Unused Cheques
Old identification Documents if you change your name
Birth Certificate Copies
Tax Office Letters
ATM receipts
Junk Mail (addresses only)
Holiday documents
CV’s
Medical Information (ie Hospital Letters)
Dental Information
Children’s information: Schools, groups etc
Payslips
Items with your signature
Credit card bills and receipts
Expired passport/visa
Tax forms
Utility Bills
Subscription Information
Passwords
Letters from the bank
Luggage tags
Expired Insurance documents


Things to shred in The Office
CV’s (applicants and employees)
Employee Personal Data
Sales Information
Customer Lists
Salaries Information
Accounts Information
Management Account Information
Out of date cheques
Contracts
Items with signatures
PAYE numbers
Tax Office Documents
Financial information
Meeting Minutes
 
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