1. Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and Fraud - shredding documents isn’t just an easy way to make unwanted paper take up less space, it’s a big help in protecting yourself from one of today’s most invasive crimes- identity theft. It is one of the fastest growing types of fraud. In 2006, there were 67,000 recorded victims. Identity theft is much more than the misuse of a Social Security number-it can also include credit card and mail fraud. ‘Bin raiders’ are taking advantage of carelessness and the relaxed “that’ll never happen to me” attitude. It’s as simple as this… Thieves can’t steal what they can’t read!

2. Keep Your Business Materials Confidential - when it comes to the confidential matters of your company, you can never be too safe. Every business owner should take every precaution possible to ensure all confidential materials are totally destroyed to minimize the chance of a security breach or corporate espionage.

3. Help the Environment - Recycling paper has substantial benefits on our eco-system and it is so easy to do! HB Data Security utilizes an environmentally friendly method to dispose of highly confidential documents and other materials. Every year our customers will receive a Environmental Certificate stating how many trees they saved by participating in our shredding and recycling service.

Reasons to shred in the news:
1. Medical Files Found in Trash
2. Dozens of confidential records found on Brooklyn street
3. Law firm clients’ files filled with personal data left in six dumpsters on street, I.D. thief’s gold