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Data security is incredibly important for all businesses today. Since the pandemic, the number of data thefts has been on the rise and remote working has significantly increased the budget that any enterprise now needs to set aside to defend against this type of attack. Given the context of a much tighter regulatory environment (thanks to the GDPR) where fines can be significant it’s more important than ever before for organisations to have key paperwork, such as a certificate of destruction, in place.

What is a certificate of destruction?

It is a simple document that demonstrates that confidential information has been securely destroyed. A certificate of destruction will also set out the method and process of destruction used, for complete clarity. There are a number of reasons why a certificate of destruction is so important, including:

• Evidence that a certain method of destruction has been used, in order to comply with data protection laws and regulations.
• Providing peace of mind that all possible steps have been taken to minimise the potential for a data breach and that the most reliable form of data destruction has been used.
• Showing that compliance with data protection laws has been done with the diligence necessary to preserve reputation, as well as convincing the authorities.

Why opt for shredding your documents?

There are a number of key benefits for any business that opts for confidential document shredding, including:

• Ensuring that your office environment is as efficient and pleasant as it can be. Boxes of unwanted paper and documents not only present a fire hazard but can also create an environment where productivity and motivation are affected. Regular shredding ensures these documents don’t build up around the office but are being safely disposed of instead.
• Minimising the risk of identity fraud for the business. Statistically, almost half of companies globally have experienced identity fraud in the past two years so it is a huge risk for any business today. There are so many documents that provide fuel for this, from invoices to bank statements and receipts, so it’s vital to ensure that these are properly destroyed.
• Staying ahead of data protection rules. There is much less room for error when it comes with data protection compliance today and the authorities tend to be less patient of businesses that have not put robust processes in place to protect data, whether that is in digital or physical form. Shredding ensures that there are clear protection measures across the business.
• Opting for a shredding service provides an upgrade in efficiency. Shredding can be incredibly time-consuming when done in-house with a regular office shredder. By far the better option is a professional shredding partner, which offers a quick and efficient service on a reliable and regular basis.

Shredding in general - and the certificate of destruction you’ll get after every batch of shredding - is increasingly vital for businesses keen to prove regulatory compliance and avoid the regulational damage (and financial loss) that can result from fraud.

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