It is clear to see why every type of public sector department needs to have a stringent Document Shredding Policy in place to protect sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. All public sector departments deal with confidential information on a daily basis. The following public sector bodies have information on almost everyone in the country and it is their duty to protect the information they hold in their possession. (HSE, Irish Water, AN Post, Schools, Universities, local councils , The Revenue Commissioners, OPW, CSO, Land Registry Office, An Garda Siochana and The different ombudsman offices.