Why Shredding Is Essential For Business Security In 2023
The New Year is the perfect time to take stock of your business and look for potential improvements. With everyone refreshed and ready to go after the holidays, it’s an opportunity to think about new policies and new measures to protect yourself, your employees, and your clients. One area that’s becoming increasingly important as time […]
The Shredding Process: From Collection To Destruction
If you are considering working with a shredding company for the first time, you may have questions about the shredding process. In particular, you may not understand why outsourcing your shredding is more secure, and you may not want to overcomplicate matters by involving another party. In this guide, we will explain the shredding process […]
The Dangers Of In-House Shredding
In recent years, the laws surrounding confidential information, and the way businesses handle it, have tightened up. It’s no longer our decision whether or not we destroy paper with sensitive or personal information. The Data Protection Commission mandates it. That means we’re all doing a lot more shredding these days, whether we do it in-house […]
Paper Shredding or Recycling: A Comparison
Gone are the days when people would simply throw their waste paper in the bin. Nowadays, even schoolchildren have the cop-on to segregate their rubbish. Every home, business and school across Ireland now recycles. It’s a simple yet effective way that we can all do our bit for the environment. In the business world however, […]
5 Ways To Prevent Identity Theft
One of the most serious consequences of poor data security is identity theft. Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information to impersonate you, usually with the goal of stealing money. Debit card details, PPS numbers, online passwords, all of these and more can leave you exposed unless you take the appropriate steps to […]
Secure Shredding Services: How Many Data Breaches Happen?
In previous blogs, we have talked a lot about GDPR. The law is constantly changing to reflect concerns about privacy. People are becoming more and more aware of how their personal information is gathered, stored and used. Unless you store and dispose of confidential information properly, you run the risk of a hefty fine. This […]
Cut Costs With Outsourced Document Shredding
Energy prices are still rising. As we approach the Winter, things are only set to get worse. Increased reliance on lighting, heating, and fuel will only make things harder. With this in mind, it’s a great time to think about saving. It may be surprising to hear that you can cut costs with outsourced shredding, […]
Secure Shredding this September
It’s that time of year again. The Summer Holidays have drawn to a close. Schools and universities are opening up. Workplaces are settling back into their usual routine. In many ways, September can feel like a new beginning. To some, this makes it feel like the Monday of the year. To others, it’s a fresh […]
Why you should do a Summer Clear-Out
An orderly office is a productive office. Keeping things clean and tidy is vital in order to maximise productivity. Less clutter means less distractions. Sometimes, it even means more space to work at your desk! Most people try to implement a clean-as-you-go policy, at home as well as work, but as we all know, it’s […]
The Drawbacks of Owning an Office Paper Shredder
Are you considering buying a paper shredder for your office? It can seem like a good investment. Nobody wants a cluttered workspace. Unwanted paper is a top culprit for creating a mess in the office. Most documents that pass through our hands quickly become obsolete. It is easy to fall into the habit of pushing […]
