I know that we’re a bit odd in that we think about shredding all day, every day, (except sometimes on Sundays), but what about you? It probably takes up a tiny part of your brain space. It you were asked to name a shredding company, you might be able to name the big one (Sssshhhh, we don’t mention it here), or maybe another, and if we’re really lucky, you may be on this site because you have noticed our eye-catching vans and handsome drivers about town. But the likelihood is that you don’t really know much about shredding and why it’s so important. So, this post is to give you a whistle stop tour of what the point of shredding is.
Privacy breaches put individuals and businesses at risk. Businesses much ensure that a customer’s data is protected both online and in paper/disc form and disposed of securely.
So, here’s what you need to think about when it comes to paper shredding services…
Storing your waste
Bags– For confidential waste in businesses where there is no public access, having a flexible bag service and collection whenever necessary is useful.
Lockable consoles– For businesses where there is public access on site, a large number of employees, or where sensitive data is held (such as in dental surgeries or legal practices), having lockable consoles keeps that data secure.
Deciding on the right paper shredding services
Each business needs to decide which service is right for them. Here are the choices…
One-off shredding– Perfect for the spring clean or annual office clear-out. We understand that our clients need to do this from time to time, so we don’t set a limit in the number of one-off collections.
Regular collections– Ideal for any business or organisation which needs regular assistance to keep on top of confidential paper waste.
Off-site shredding– Your confidential waste is taken in a secure van by vetted staff to our secure shredding facility and shredded to fine particles. You get a certificate of destruction and an audit trail so that you can prove your commitment to GDPR.
On-site shredding – Also known as mobile shredding, this allows businesses with sensitive data to see those documents shredded in front of them on their own site. This is useful for business such as care homes, solicitors, and accountants. You also get a certificate of destruction and an audit trail so that you can also prove your commitment to GDPR.
How you can choose the right paper shredding company
- Look at their accreditations and make sure they comply with the latest standards for quality and environmental management.
- Look at their current clients. Are they in a similar industry to yours or are they of a similar size with similar challenges? Shredding companies which are already servicing businesses similar to yours will understand the challenges you face.
- Get testimonials from clients. Look at their ratings on independent review sites.
Why should you choose Taclus Confidential?
Because we tick all the boxes above and more!
We offer confidential paper waste, removable media, and hard drive destruction services at affordable prices.
Taclus Confidential holds the accreditations for ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO14001:2015 for environmental management and has been certified by independent auditors IQS for both.
Taclus has also been selected as the confidential waste management partner for Keep Wales Tidy.