Shred on Site

The shift to remote working has affected a huge number of businesses in the past year. Complying with the conditions of the pandemic has required a rethink of many office functions with employees not on the premises and data and documents distributed over a much wider area. Shredding has become an essential internal process for organisations in recent years, not just to dispose of paper documents in a more environmentally friendly way but also to ensure standards of security and compliance are met.

One time shredding - also known as bulk shredding or purge shredding - offers an opportunity for any business to have a spring clean. This document shredding service is ideal where a lot of paper has been accumulated and this needs to be safely disposed of with minimum security risk to the business or the data in the documents.

Getting to the end of another financial year is a good reason to stop and take stock. Over the past 12 months, there has been a great deal of chaos and change for many businesses and now is the ideal moment to reflect on the positives and the learning. It’s also an essential time to get rid of everything that you no longer need, to clear out old piles of files and utilise a paper shredder service and ensure that your business is streamlined and secure going into the next financial year.

While paper-free may be the goal today, the reality for most offices is that there is still significant reliance on physical documents. This can create a vulnerability for the business where documents are not being properly disposed of, as the sensitive data that they contain could easily fall into the wrong hands.

Computers and digital devices have become part of life for businesses across all sectors, generating a huge increase in the volume of digital data created every day. In any office environment, there will be multiple hard drives and each one potentially contains a large amount of sensitive or confidential data that could be problematic if compromised. Working with a shredding partner to dispose of your hard drive is one of the only ways to ensure that the data on these devices is fully destroyed and your business is kept secure.

In recent years the way organisations dispose of data has come under a harsh spotlight. Thanks to the GDPR in particular, there may be serious consequences - including financial penalties - for businesses that don’t take this seriously. Engaging with a professional confidential shredding company can take the pressure off when it comes to data security compliance and give your business a boost in terms of organisation and security.

Document shredding has become an important part of business security. It not only helps to protect enterprise-specific information but is crucial for compliance when it comes to the way that sensitive and confidential information is handled. For any business today that is serious about ensuring that it has robust procedures in place to avoid the fines and penalties that can result from a data breach - as well as the reputational damage - shredding is an important part of the process.

While all the focus recently has been on mitigating the impact of COVID-19, now that we’re at the start of a new year where it could potentially be less of a problem it’s important to refocus. Security threats remain a challenge for every organisation. Tougher economic conditions and a change to the way we work have added in more opportunities for potential exploitation of vulnerabilities. Awareness is crucial, which is why we’ve compiled a top 5 list of security threats for your business to stay on top of this year.

Data theft can happen at any time and from anywhere and, today, criminals who are looking to steal personal details will find them wherever they can. This includes schools, which are a huge resource of data and places that are increasingly being targeted by those who want to get hold of that information. A secure document shredding partner is increasingly becoming essential for every place of education to ensure that the school is both legally compliant and protecting the people in its community.

Track & Trace has become a frequently used term this year and a key part of efforts to try and control the spread of COVID-19. Of course, this involves collecting data from consumers and that is something that has been increasingly regulated in recent years. When it comes to securely collecting and handling your Track & Trace information, some official guidance has been provided - including with respect to the importance of disposing properly of these details.