Confidential waste

How could confidential shredding ensure my business has a future?

By |2019-07-12T14:35:28+00:00July 12th, 2019|Confidential waste, Paper Shredding|

How could confidential shredding ensure my business has a future? Confidential shredding a business life-saver? Really…? Yes, we say it is. The first year of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has shown that businesses that don’t treat data protection seriously now face substantial fines – up to 4% of their annual turnover or €20

Record £183 million fine for British Airways data breach is a huge lesson for businesses

By |2019-07-10T13:26:28+00:00July 10th, 2019|Confidential waste, GDPR|

Record £183 million fine for British Airways data breach is a huge lesson for businesses The £183 million fine being imposed on British Airways for the breach of its security systems last year should be a massive wake-up call to all businesses. It’s a result of the introduction of the General Data Protection regulation (GDPR)

Do We Need to Use Confidential Shredding Services?

By |2019-04-18T16:04:55+00:00March 14th, 2019|Confidential waste, GDPR|

Generally speaking, organisations consider shredding documents as essential. It can be viewed as a core part of their data protection obligations. However, what they don’t realise is that there is often a gulf between standard (perhaps in-house) shredding and professional confidential shredding services. It’s vital that organisations do recognise this distinct difference. Confidential shredding brings

Do you have an electronic data disposal strategy?

By |2019-03-07T14:53:46+00:00March 7th, 2019|Confidential waste, News|

Here’s why having one could soon be the difference between business success or failure If your business isn’t taking electronic data disposal seriously, the next few years could mean some difficult times in dealing with what’s expected to be a deluge of data. Research company IDC estimates that the world will be creating 163 zettabytes

When to Choose Mobile Shredding

By |2019-02-18T11:47:40+00:00February 21st, 2019|Confidential waste|

Mobile shredding is a popular paper and document shredding service. It may be slightly more costly than offsite shredding, but this is because it brings added benefits. The reality is that few businesses will find it economical and secure to do their own shredding. Purchasing and maintaining high-grade shredding machinery is rarely worth the cost.

The Benefits of Onsite Shredding for Businesses

By |2019-02-18T11:46:51+00:00February 18th, 2019|Confidential waste|

Many of our customers choose our onsite shredding. However, while its popularity is increasing, we also understand that many businesses don’t realise the wealth of benefits this shredding option can bring. To enable you to consider if it is right for your business, this is a guide to onsite shredding and the advantages it brings.

Which document should you shred in 2019?

By |2019-02-04T15:03:48+00:00February 4th, 2019|Confidential waste|

It’s time to get ready for the big Spring clear-out Spring will soon be here, so there should be one question on your mind…which document should you shred in your big clear-out? There is a cost to your business, though, so it’s important to identify the difference between your confidential waste and sensitive old documents

Could your care company afford a large GDPR fine? Time to review the way you destroy sensitive data…

By |2018-11-05T13:07:13+00:00November 5th, 2018|Confidential waste, GDPR|

Could your care company afford a large GDPR fine? Time to review the way you destroy sensitive data… Care companies do a vital job in looking after people with medical problems, disabilities, and mental illnesses. They also provide important respite for unpaid carers. To do those things, they hold a great deal of information on

Why should public services take shredding seriously? Here are 3 compelling reasons…

By |2018-10-04T18:21:49+00:00October 4th, 2018|Confidential waste, Document Storage|

Public services are hugely important in the UK. From NHS trusts to local councils, devolved governments and UK-wide governmental departments to fire and police services, the public sector employed 5.36 million people in March 2018. With that large number of employees and an even larger number of people served by them, public services need to