Paper Shredder POPI Guide

How to avoid paperwork breaches  Introducing clear rules about the use of paper documents containing information about an identifiable person and their personal data - defining what is “personal” - and then the process for correct shredding of documents - based on the sensitivity of the data contained - is the first step towards compliance. A clear and firm document shredding policy is required supported by robust POPI compliance process.

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Each office has its own documents and it is essential that you protect your corporate information by feeding all used paper to a shredder.

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Our shredder collection is extensive. We carry machines from Rexel, Fellowes, and Ideal.

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Make the smarter choice for your organisation and speak to the team at FlexiQ Systems today. With an extensive range of units for businesses of every size, we’re here to help you.

The Importance of Paper Shredders

Identity theft is now a costing the South African economy R1 billion every year, with this figure increasing each year. One of the most important safeguards an individual or business owner can get against identity theft is a top of the range paper shredder. It is not enough to just tear up important bills and throw them in the trash anymore, as there are many people who make a living going through bins to find bank account numbers, credit cards numbers and other vital personal important.  

The only sure way to protect yourself from a criminal stealing your information and ruining your credit rating is to purchase a high quality paper shredder, that has the ability to keep all of your personal data private. The cost of a paper shredder is very low when compared to the feeling of security knowing that all your information is safe and secure.

Paper shredders are an extremely simple and quick way to destroy sensitive information, with it only taking a few minutes to shred dozens of highly sensitive documents. Business owners will be able to safety dispose of client information that may be commercially sensitive and if it was released could cause damage to your reputation.

Individuals will also see great benefits from buying a quality shredder, as they can shred a range of household bills, from electricity to credit cards bills. There is no better way to ensure that your financial details are protected than a top paper shredder.

It can cost a very large amount of both time and money to get your identity back after it has been stolen, with the experience being very stressful for anybody. It can even take a long time for a victim of identify theft to know they have been targeted. An investment in a shredder will be very worthwhile to those who want to defend themselves against thefts and criminals.