Identity Theft is the fastest growing type of crime in Europe

It is important that businesses take steps to protect their customer’s data & own sensitive business information.

Why Shred?

  • Protect your business and your customers
    from identity theft and fraud
  • Avoid fines and legal action due to noncompliance
    with data protection legislation
  • Avoid reputation damage and bad PR as a
    result of a confidential data breach

What to shred?

✔ Financial statements and audit reports
✔ Strategic business information
✔ Employment and customer records
✔ Sales figures & pricing information
✔ Tax and Legal documents
✔ Documents containing passwords or PIN numbers
✔ Accounts payable/receivable information

Shredder Security Levels Explained
Shredders come with a range of different cut type options, which offer varying levels of security.
The larger the number of pieces the shredder cuts a document into the greater the security level.
As the likelihood of the document being reconstructed is reduced.

Cuts 1 x A4 sheet into approx 40 strip
For day to day paperwork containing non- sensitive information.

Cuts 1 x A4 sheet into approx 200 pieces
For day to day paperwork containing sensitive information.

Cuts 1 x A4 sheet into approx 400 pieces
For business documents containing proprietary information and/or sensitive personal information.

Cuts 1 x A4 sheet into approx 2,000 pieces
For confidential business documents with ID, financial and strategic information. Smaller cut also means greater bin capacity.



Contact us

To talk more about how Staples Advantage can support your business’s goals, or for advice on steps to take to enhance your protective policies, please contact us.