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Five information destruction mistakes to avoid

Five information destruction mistakes to avoid.

Destroying personal or confidential information can be arduous work, especially if you have quite a lot to get rid of. As well as considering what to do with the destroyed end product, you must also consider safety, the environment, and your legal responsibilities if you destroy commercial waste. Here are five information destruction mistakes you.

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What’s the difference between commercial and domestic shredding services?

Commercial shredding and domestic shredding can usually follow the same physical process when it comes to destruction, depending on the content of the materials*. However, that does not mean commercial shredding and domestic shredding should be treated the same. Protecting confidential data is much more complex than ensuring it’s properly destroyed. This is because businesses.

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The risk of fly-tipping: knowing which waste management companies to trust

Every industry has the potential for rogue traders. Where there is money to be made, criminals will flock. With this in mind, how do you know which waste management companies to trust? One of the biggest risks of using a rogue waste management or shredding company is fly-tipping. This is where waste is illegally dumped.

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Destroying large volumes of confidential materials

Tackling a mountain of paperwork, textiles or other materials can be daunting. If you have large volumes of confidential materials to destroy, you may wonder what the best solution is. We’re here to help. How do you destroy a large amount of paper? If you have a large amount of paper to destroy, it will.

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Illustration of a hard drive being shredded.

What is the best way to destroy a hard drive?

If you have old hard drives laying around, you probably already know it’s a bad idea to throw these into a general waste bin. Whether your hard drive contains personal files or work files, you should ensure the data is irretrievable when disposing of the device. For this reason, destruction is the only real option.

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