A concern of those running a business has to do with how they are destroying sensitive information. Client documents, financial statements, business letters and more all contain confidential information that could be used to harm both the business itself and an individual if they fall into the wrong hands. There are a few important things you must know about secure document destruction.
The Dangers of Irresponsible Document Shredding
It is a misconception that in the digital age, security breaches are only something that affects information shared online. While it’s true that cyber-attacks are on the rise and even some of the biggest corporations on the planet do not seem to be immune, many thieves are still trying to collect information “the old fashioned way.” Never underestimate just how determined a person can be when they’re attempting to gain possession of confidential information in order to do you or your organisation harm.
If even one client document falls into the wrong hands, it could provide someone with malicious intentions the information they need to steal that person’s identity and cause thousands of dollars or more in damage by way of identity theft. Even if no identity theft occurs, a data breach of this type and magnitude could put your business in violation of privacy laws and rules and regulations concerning document storage in your area. The fines associated with this breach of trust alone could be too much for a small or even medium-sized business to recover from.
The Benefits of Responsible Document Shredding
Responsible document shredding is as easy as contacting Shred on Site. At Shred on Site, our representatives come to your office and make sure that all hard copy documents are properly disposed of before anything ever has chance to leave the building. Not even as much as a single document will leave your office in readable form, which will not only give you, your clients and your employees complete protection against issues like identity theft, but will also give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have finally achieved a true level of information security.
More than that, responsible document shredding from a licensed service provider like Shred on Site also means staying protected against potential consequences associated with violations of the Privacy Act in Australia. Just because a document is destroyed does not necessarily mean that you’ve done so in a way that is in accordance with the Privacy Act, for example. All businesses need to comply with the Australian Privacy Principal 11 (APP11) and shredding documents on site is the most secure way to comply with this regulation.
By partnering with Shred on Site, you can make sure that you are protected against threats and issues in every conceivable way moving forward. This ultimately makes responsible document shredding one of the best investments that you can make regarding the future of your business, regardless of the type of industry that you’re operating in.
