Confidential document destruction
Confidential Document Destruction
Secure & Reliable Solutions
Scheduling a regular, business shredding collection can avoid uncertainty on how long documents should be kept. Secure destruction of confidential data helps businesses comply with data protection law.
The Privacy Act 1988– external site (Privacy Act) is the principal piece of Australian legislation protecting the handling of personal information about individuals. This includes the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information in the federal public sector and in the private sector.
We encourage every business to review its data destruction processes on a regular basis.
SECURE AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
Confidential document destruction is the process of securely shredding documents that contain sensitive or private information to prevent unauthorized access. This service goes beyond standard shredding by offering a comprehensive, secure process that includes collection, transportation, and certified destruction of documents. Whether you have paper records, old contracts, or personal information, confidential document destruction ensures that the data is irretrievably destroyed.
Why is Confidential Document Destruction Important?
Compliance with Privacy Laws
In Australia, businesses are required to comply with the Privacy Act, which mandates the secure handling and disposal of personal information. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties. Confidential document destruction services ensure your business remains compliant by providing a secure and documented process for destroying sensitive data.
Protection from Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing threat, with criminals targeting sensitive personal and financial information. Confidential destruction ensures that once documents are shredded, they can never be reconstructed, protecting you or your business from data breaches and identity theft.
Environmental Responsibility
Many confidential document destruction services partner with recycling facilities to ensure that shredded paper is recycled, making this an eco-friendly way to manage your information disposal needs. This helps reduce your environmental footprint while securely disposing of sensitive materials.
We can help. At Ausshred, we offer a professional, affordable shredding service for people just like you, who want to make sure their personal data never falls into the wrong hands.
SHRED WITH THE EXPERTS!
Ausshred has been protecting Australian’s privacy for over 30 years, we have the experience required to handle sensitive information.
Proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.
Our head office is in Sydney but we service metro and regional areas Australia wide.
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Central Coast
- Wollongong
- Wollongong
- Geelong
- Hobart
- Townsville
- Cairns
- Toowoomba
- Darwin
- Bendigo
- Ballarat
Delivery Fee of $30 apply to some areas.