Insurance Policy Data
Even though policy statements are usually limited to your name and account number, they can still be used to access more information. We’ve talked to too many people who just assume they can rip them up and toss them out without a second thought. Properly disposing of these documents is important to protect your medical history and your identity.
Employment Information
This can include old pay stubs, memos of your employment status, or anything with an employment ID number. The content may be irrelevant, but access to those numbers can directly impact your privacy within the company.
Education Documents
Students are particularly prone to be irresponsible with their paperwork. We urge college campuses and schools to offer Shredding services to protect their student’s from naively disposing of class schedules, notices, and financial aid documents in regular trash.
Medical Records
Just like insurance policy data, medical records can be used to obtain even more information. Even simple doctor’s notes kept on file with a business can undermine a person’s privacy. Always err on the side of caution and be sure to properly dispose to any documents containing medical information and numbers.
With the improvements of the digital age also come the side affects. We urge business’ and individuals to be more aware of how they are treating documents with sensitive information, and to never underestimate the simplicity of a document. We grew up being told, “better safe, than sorry,” and it’s a mantra we’ve taken into our business, so everyone can progress into the digital age safely.
