Grab a Stack of Papers and Join the Spring Shred Event
The IT@UC Office of Information Security is providing a document shredding event for all students, faculty and staff. Bring any personal or professional documents like tax forms, bank statements, credit reports and any other documents you want securely destroyed and recycled to
McMicken Commons on Thursday, April 14, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
or until the truck is full (10,000lb limit) for the Office of Information Security's Spring Shred Event.
All metal, including paper clips and hanging file folders, must be removed before dropping off documents to shred. Staples can remain on the documents, but all plastic needs to be removed as well. Anything that cant be torn isnt allowed.
University records must be destroyed in compliance with the universitys records management policy. Information on proper destruction of university records may be found here or by contacting the University Records Manager.
For general information and questions, email infosec@uc.edu. To stay updated on all future shred events, visit uc.edu/infosec/services/shredding.
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