Which action aligns with protecting identity when disposing of sensitive documents?

Which action aligns with protecting identity when disposing of sensitive documents?

• A. Keep sensitive documents in a safe place and dispose of them much later
• B. Use a public place to shred documents
• C. Shred or securely dispose of sensitive documents
• D. Recycle all papers without shredding

Answer: (C)

Protecting identity when disposing of sensitive documents means making sure the information on the paper can’t be read or reconstructed. Shredding or securely disposing of those documents does exactly that by destroying the data so it can’t be used for identity theft. If you keep them or dispose of them late, the information remains accessible to someone who might find them or gain access to your storage. Trying to shred in a public place creates risk if someone nearby can steal or tamper with the materials. Recycling without shredding leaves readable information that could be read by others.

Protecting identity when disposing of sensitive documents means making sure the information on the paper can’t be read or reconstructed. Shredding or securely disposing of those documents does exactly that by destroying the data so it can’t be used for identity theft. If you keep them or dispose of them late, the information remains accessible to someone who might find them or gain access to your storage. Trying to shred in a public place creates risk if someone nearby can steal or tamper with the materials. Recycling without shredding leaves readable information that could be read by others.