Why shred? Help spread the word
Why shred? Help spread the word
We believe that word of mouth is the best way to spread the message about the importance of shredding your confidential information. By sharing your positive experience with our service and explaining the benefits of shredding your documents to your friends, family, and colleagues, you can help us make a positive impact on the environment while keeping your confidential information secure.
Not only is shredding your documents a secure and responsible way to protect your sensitive information, but it's also an excellent way to reduce waste in landfills and conserve natural resources. By shredding your documents and recycling the paper, you're doing your part to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.
We encourage you to share this message with everyone you know and help us spread the word about the importance of shredding your confidential information. Together, we can make a difference in protecting our sensitive information and the environment.
Identity theft is when someone tries to steal and use your personally identifiable information to defraud or harm you. This information, or ‘data’, is anything that helps to identify who you are or how to find you. Your identity information and credentials make up your legal identity.
What is personally identifiable information?
Personally identifiable information is any information, or ‘data’, that helps to identify a person or how to find that person. It may be information used on its own or in context with other information.
It can include everyday things that are specific to you, like your:
full name
parents’ names
date of birth
phone number/s
home address
location check-ins
event RSVPs
school
email address
photos
usernames, passwords or passphrases
Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN)
bank account details.
Your credentials (also known as Evidence of Identity documents) could include:
driver licence
passport
birth certificate
proof of age card
ImmiCard
Australian visa or citizenship certificate
Medicare card
student ID
marriage certificate.
etc.