People having private or company confidential information that has outlived its intended purpose, would still be useful to unauthorized personnel; or even a competitor. Even if they try to just dispose these documents by crumpling and throwing in the trash or the print has become too light, it would be still be readable by the snoopers. Some people also do spend money to purchase packing materials to maintain confidential customer account records like credit and payment history, credit applications or employee records like medical, performance reviews, salary files, etc. According to the Privacy act, it clearly specifies proper handling, storage and destruction procedures. Violation of which can result in civil or criminal penalties.