Everyone is familiar with paper shredders due
to the rise in identity theft, but did you know there are several
different types available? From personal-sized machines to ones that
can destroy cardboard, there are shredders for a whole variety of
needs. Here is a short look at some of the ones you can choose from...
Everyone is familiar with paper shredders
due to the rise in identity theft, but did you know there are several
different types available? From personal-sized machines to ones that
can destroy cardboard, there are shredders for a whole variety of
needs. Here's a short look at some of the ones you can choose from...
Cross- and strip-cut varieties. When it
comes right down to it, there are really only two types of shredders:
cross-cut and strip-cut. These designations refer to how your documents
will be shred. Either they'll look like little bits of paper or they'll
end up as a bunch of spaghetti-like strips. If you want to keep your
information under wraps, go with a cross-cut device as they tend to
offer more security.
Personal and deskside.
These types of machines are ideal for use by one or two people either
in the home or workplace. Usually, these devices are small enough to
fit under desks so they can provide an unobtrusive yet convenient means
of document disposal. If you choose to go with this type of machine,
make sure it has good safety features, especially if you share your
home or workplace with critters of the two- and/or four-legged variety.
Multimedia.
There are paper shredders available that have the ability to process
non-paper items. These items can include DV tapes, floppy disks,
credit/debit cards, CD's/DVD's, and so on. A multimedia device is great
to have around if you store a lot of your files on electronic media,
which is becoming the rule rather than the exception today. There are
even some shredders that can destroy medication bottles, which are
ideal for pharmacies, doctors' office, and hospitals.
Micro-cut and high-security.
If security is extremely important, a micro-cut or high-security
shredder is the way to go. These machines can turn your document into
the tiniest particles imaginable so they can never be assembled. Some
of these devices have Level 5 and 6 security ratings (the highest
possible) so you'll be able to comply with federal privacy laws such as
the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), if you're
required to do so. Some of these machines even have approval from
governmental agencies so they can be used to dispose of top secret
documents.
Cardboard. Cardboard is
difficult to store and it can be even tougher to get rid of it easily.
If you find yourself in this predicament, a cardboard shredder is
ideal. These machines will shred your unwanted cardboard so you can
either recycle it or use it as packing materials. This can help you
save both space and money. (It will also help your goods arrive at
their destinations intact.)
As you can see, there are numerous types of paper shredders
available and they can all help you fight identity theft as well as
help you and your business comply with federal privacy laws. Whether
you need a shredder for the home, office, or another place, there's one
out there that can help you out.
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