In today’s information-driven world, we’re constantly reminded to protect digital data—but what about the physical documents sitting in your office? Sensitive files left unsecured, improperly stored, or simply tossed into the bin can pose a serious data breach risk.
At Vault Document Destruction, we understand that secure disposal of confidential information isn’t just a good practice, it’s a legal and ethical requirement, especially in certain industries.
Here are the top five industries most at risk of physical data breaches, and how secure onsite shredding can be your best line of defence.
1. Healthcare
Healthcare providers—from hospitals and GP clinics to dental surgeries and allied health practices—are responsible for storing and handling sensitive personal and medical information.
The risks:
Medical records, pathology results, prescriptions, and billing details are attractive targets for identity theft and insurance fraud. Even outdated documents left in a storage room can lead to a breach.
How Vault helps:
Our onsite shredding services ensure your patient files are destroyed at your location—offering complete transparency and peace of mind. With a Certificate of Destruction provided after every service, your compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles is covered.
2. Legal Services
Law firms, barristers, and legal aid organisations work with confidential client files, contracts, evidence documents, and court records.
The risks:
Legal documents often contain personal, financial, and privileged information. A single lost file could compromise a case or breach a client’s trust.
How Vault helps:
Our secure, locked bins can be placed in your office for daily use, and our uniformed team collects and shreds documents onsite according to your schedule. No offsite transport, no data left behind.
3. Financial & Accounting Services
From local tax agents to multinational firms, financial service providers handle documents full of sensitive information.
The risks:
Tax file numbers, financial statements, banking details, superannuation records, all are high-value targets for identity fraud and cybercrime. Breaches can also result in heavy penalties from regulatory bodies like ASIC and the ATO.
How Vault helps:
Our tailored shredding schedules mean your confidential financial documents are securely destroyed on a regular basis. Whether you need a one-off cleanout or ongoing service, we’ll help ensure your business is audit-ready and fully protected.
4. Education Providers
Schools, childcare centres, TAFEs, and universities collect and store large amounts of personal data on students, parents, and staff.
The risks:
Enrolment records, exam results, behavioural notes, and identification documents all require secure handling. With long-term recordkeeping policies, paper files can accumulate fast—and so can the risk.
How Vault helps:
We work with schools and education institutions across Australia to offer efficient, discreet onsite shredding. Whether it’s part of your end-of-term file cleanout or a regular scheduled service, we keep your school compliant, and your community’s privacy protected.
5. Real Estate & Property Management
Property managers, agents, and conveyancers collect identification documents, lease agreements, credit reports, and more.
The risks:
These documents often include personal and financial data, which, if not properly destroyed, could result in reputational damage or fines under privacy laws.
How Vault helps:
Our shredding process ensures full compliance with legal obligations for data retention and destruction. We’ll destroy old tenancy files, expired applications, and duplicate ID copies safely—and right in front of you.
Why Choose Vault for Document Destruction?
At Vault Document Destruction, we don’t just remove your documents, we destroy them onsite, in front of you. That means:
- Secure transportation of sensitive documents for off site shredding.
- Locked security bins provided, with key. No rental fees apply.
- Friendly, uniformed staff that have been inducted and vetted with ID for your safety.
- NAID-compliant processes
- Certificate of Destruction issued after every visit
- Environmentally responsible recycling of all shredded material
We service clients across a wide range of industries, offering regular shredding schedules, one-time purges, and flexible solutions tailored to your business needs.
