tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post4420087464116851843..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: Defining Your Own "What I Need to Shred" PolicyJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-75083081293936637032011-05-24T15:47:10.045-07:002011-05-24T15:47:10.045-07:00Lifeorganizer, if this post made you think about w...Lifeorganizer, if this post made you think about what you choose to shred, it's a success! <br /><br />Anonymous, thanks for that additional bit of information!<br /><br />Marcie and Mary: Some of my clients definitely want to shred anything with their names. Others definitely don't want to bother. I think either stance is reasonable. It's only when it comes to more sensitive information that I STRONGLY recommend shredding. I respect Bruce Schneier a great deal - and I'm still going to shred anything with a credit card number.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-91794057833441033312011-05-20T13:51:00.669-07:002011-05-20T13:51:00.669-07:00I shred anything that identifies me, including nam...I shred anything that identifies me, including name and address. I also advise clients to do the same. While I agree with Bruce Schneier that big-time ID thefts come from database hacking, this doesn't mean you should be lax about the trash. I would advise all to remain vigilant, as many people DO dumpster-dive and those who do are unlikely to have the money to spend to BUY stolen database information. Those are the small time crooks that get you.Mary Nolan of Logical Spacesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-2520609398884527082011-05-18T12:12:51.371-07:002011-05-18T12:12:51.371-07:00I tell clients to shred anything that would allow ...I tell clients to shred anything that would allow someone else to impersonate them, e.g., account numbers, Social Security numbers, etc. I have to agree with Bruce Schneier, though, when he says that big-time thieves aren't going to rummage in your rubbish. More people lose information to computer hackers than to Dumpster divers. Even so, it's good to have a "policy" for what makes you comfortable.<br /><br />If you don't own a shredder or have access to a store that offers shredding, ask your bank or local government if they offer a free shredding day. Groups hold these events periodically to encourage recycling and to help impede identity theft.Marcie Lovetthttp://www.organizedbymarcie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-23779799613108783152011-05-18T07:47:51.651-07:002011-05-18T07:47:51.651-07:00I shred more than I thought I would, for privacy, ...I shred more than I thought I would, for privacy, but also because it takes less landfill space. I also shred some styrofoam to amend soil around plants to help the soil stay looser. (But only ornamentals, not food plants). Some shredded paper is also a good amendment to compost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-16566353886182146662011-05-18T07:38:09.165-07:002011-05-18T07:38:09.165-07:00Thank you - never gave this a thought before - in ...Thank you - never gave this a thought before - in fact I hardly shred anything BUT you have changed my mind on that. I am definitely expanding my list of things to shred today.Lifeorganizerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287017825349273429noreply@blogger.com