Shredder

[Usarka]

I've got a stack of paper on my desk - copies of my CV's, bank statements, ACC forms, etc etc that I need to throw out.

I've decided to be paranoid and buy a shredder.

Does anyone else do this? Or should I buy a tinfoil helmet while I'm at it.

Just curious as to how sensitive people are to their personal information being rummaged through.....

Chur.

[vifferman]

Burn it! Much more fun.

[Usarka]

Good point will make a bonfire tonight with some roman candles

But the neighbours are a bit close to be having a smoke up every night....

[buellbabe]

I take all that sort of stuff into work and it goes in the secure bin for shredding.

I know people who have been the victims of identity theft. No, you're not being paranoid

[freddy72]

I say burnt it as well its the easiest way

[ManDownUnder]

Burn it! Much more fun.

It IS November 5 after all...!!!!!

And a BIG yes to destroying those docs - for sure! Probably not going to be a problem - but if there is one downstream (someone latches onto personal info and causes any both).. I understand there is a duty of care around private info entrusted to you?

Burn it, shred it - do what you like... but destroy it

[martybabe]

It's a huge thing in the UK, identity fraud, that is, most people shred these days. I don't know if it's as big a problem here but your wise to destroy it by whatever means, why help the scum buckets.

[DMNTD:Me]

But the neighbours are a bit close to be having a smoke up every night....

Pass it over then...they may be keen on a good toot

[racefactory]

Just burn the shit mate.

[Al]

You are not being paranoid...

Burn or shread is the way to go!

[Hitcher]

Make sure you destroy everything but one power bill that you leave under your gay lover's corpse somewhere in a National Park.

[slimjim]

Burn the lot.....

[Waxxa]

Yep, I shred all personal documents and receipts I no longer require. Picked up a shredder from Warehouse Stationary for $50.

dont be complacent about identity fraud.

[wysper]

Burn it! Much more fun.

+1 to the many that go with the burn it option. However if you shred it then burn it, it burns even FASTER.

[Forest]

You're not being paranoid.

My advice is to get a cross-cut shredder. Also don't buy the cheapest model, you need something that can cope with the occasional staple or paperclip.