Shred-it

Overview

Shred-it is a Canadian company specializing in information and document management services within the business services industry. Founded in 2004, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 individuals and reported revenue of approximately $450 million. Shred-it focuses on secure document destruction, emphasizing the importance of protecting personal and confidential information to comply with legal requirements. Their published documents include practical resources such as a checklist for HIPAA compliance and a guide on identifying documents that should be shredded. The latter outlines various types of sensitive information that require secure disposal, including personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, and confidential corporate documents. Additionally, Shred-it provides tips for maintaining data security, recommending risk assessments and the establishment of document retention schedules to mitigate the risk of data breaches. Through these resources, Shred-it aims to assist businesses in managing their information securely and responsibly.

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