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Implementing a ‘clean desk’ policy

Printed data is important too, and a ‘clean desk’ policy, backed up by a regular shredding service, is an excellent way to make sure it doesn’t go astray. When you consider information security and safeguarding personal information, it’s only natural to think about digital technology. After all, that’s where most high-profile data breaches take place,.

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What’s the best way to demonstrate GDPR compliance?

While there’s no way as yet to gain an official GDPR certification, it’s still important that you are able to demonstrate compliance if you need to. That means developing policies and procedures for handing confidential data, including disposing of documents that are no longer needed. We’re just a few months away from the end of.

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Your five-minute guide to data retention and GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018, and it tightens up the rules on how long you can keep personal data. We’ve put together this quick guide to help you stay on top of the new regulations on data retention. At the heart of the GDPR is the principle that.

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Shredding standards and accreditations: what do they mean?

What are the relevant standards, accreditations and professional memberships for a shredding provider? And what do they all mean? When you choose a supplier to shred your unwanted materials, it’s important to understand not all providers are the same. We carry out our shredding to the highest standards of quality and security. Our staff are.

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Shred Station awarded ‘Best Hard Drive Shredding Specialists’

The GDS Cybersecurity Awards winners have been announced! We are proud to accept the award of ‘Best Hard Drive Shredding Specialists – UK’. GDS Review Magazine is a resource for security professionals around the world. It provides information and news updates on all aspects of physical, cyber and defence markets. Sophie Milner, Awards Coordinator at.

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