There are numerous confidential files, documents and even simple pieces of paper which can be used against businesses and individuals to commit a variety of data breach crimes these days, including fraud and identity theft. Therefore, it is a business owner’s responsibility to ensure the secure destruction of all confidential paperwork no longer required, including such items as:
- New product specifications, trade secrets or intellectual property
- Business plans
- Personal records of clients and employees
- Company financial data records
- Old or updated policy document