Many companies around the world choose to shred old documents when they are no longer needed. While this is a start, it is only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to fully and properly destroying records that may contain confidential information.
When it comes to shredding, some companies do it all; others pick and choose which chores to tackle. Read on to discover what’s involved in creating an effective document destruction strategy¬¬—and how you can team with a trusted partner to build one for your organization.
In a small office, your staffers are likely stretched to the breaking point without having to manage a shredding program. For this reason, it’s wise for smaller workplaces in particular to collaborate with an offsite secure shredding partner.
When your company partners with a secure shredding service that offers a certified recycling program, you’re getting the best of both worlds; you’re supporting the environment as a good corporate citizen without compromising confidentiality and security.
Shredding programs are implemented to comply with critical regulations and policies concerning privacy and security. So why do so many shredding conversations include discussions about sustainability?
Businesses that have been storing paper records for years often face an onslaught of storage issues as old documents are damaged, or the organizations simply run out of space to store new files.
Sensitive, confidential or proprietary information can sometimes escape the shredder blades and land in the wrong hands. Here’s how to root out these wayward documents to avoid security, legal and/or compliance problems.
Are you tired of running to the nearest big-box store every time your company’s shredder overheats? Perhaps you should consider teaming with an offsite partner to satisfy your organization’s secure shredding requirements. Here’s how to evaluate your options.
To build a compliant shredding strategy, start by learning which federal and state regulations affect your business; then team with a trusted partner to comply. In the process, you’ll avoid headaches, lawsuits and stiff penalties.
You and your colleagues are quite likely fluent in document management and compliance issues. But as you build a secure shredding program for your practice, you’ll want to learn how to make it cost-effective, secure and easy to use.
Identifying the key components of a secure, efficient, cost-effective shredding service is an essential part of doing business in the information age. Here’s how to start the selection process.
You know you need to shred extraneous files. But should that shredding take place at headquarters or at your partner’s site? Here’s what to consider.
Though you may be tempted to keep every scrap of your firm’s paper and e-docs, you know that’s not a sound records-management strategy from a compliance standpoint.
Need to get rid of dated files and sensitive information? Letting the shredders come to your site may complement your firm’s privacy and confidentiality standards—and bring you greater peace of mind, too.
Shredding is an efficient, compliant means for your medium-size business to dispose of old, yet potentially sensitive records. The most effective plan covers all applicable local laws and regulations.
The secure destruction of sensitive materials is essential for organizations of all sizes
Iron Mountain is committed to protecting our customers’ records and ensuring privacy and security throughout the information lifecycle – beginning with maintaining your records and continuing through to secure destruction. While information destruction may be the last stage in that lifecycle, it requires no less attention, diligence and care.