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What should you do with old HR records?

HR records are varied, contain some of the most sensitive information an organisation can hold, and can be complex. All HR records, therefore, require adequate protection. Some HR records must be kept for a certain amount of time in line with statutory retention periods. When retention periods are over, destruction is the best option. But.

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Protecting your brand with professional product destruction

When you ensure your products are securely destroyed or disposed of, you can help protect your brand’s reputation. Professional product destruction can also help you safeguard the environment by recycling or recovering waste materials. What sort of products do companies need to destroy? There are many types of products that companies may need to destroy..

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Where is the safest place to shred documents?

If you’re responsible for your organisation’s confidential or commercial information, you’ll probably wonder where the best place is to shred your documents. If you aren’t feeling confident about where to shred your documents safely, that’s okay. Taking the step to learn about secure document disposal and exploring your options is a great way to get.

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Why not burn paper instead of shredding?

If you are looking for a way to destroy your paperwork securely, you may be considering burning it instead of shredding it. Here at Shred Station, we specialise in the secure destruction of confidential information. Of course, any shredding service supplier will insist shredding is the best option for your old documents. However, there are.

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How do you dispose of classified or confidential documents?

Many different types of documents contain confidential information. From old bank statements to Top Secret classified government documents, secure destruction is always the best solution to keep this information safe when it’s no longer needed. There are different tiers of security classification for classified documents. In the UK, the current tiers are Official, Secret, and.

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