IN HOUSE VERSUS OFF SITE SHREDDING
In house shredding - The risks: In house shredding and disposal of confidential documents may seem like the best solution, but how secure and cost effective is it
Using small office shredders is a time consuming task tying up personnel and resources that could be best used elsewhere
Consider the health and safety aspects...
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Where are the documents stored before they're shredded?
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Capital, energy and maintenance costs of an in-house shredder.
OFF-SITE SHREDDING - THE RISKS:
There will be many companies offering to handle and remove your confidential documents and data for "destruction" and recycling, but consider their credentials, the security of their processes and how effectively it is being managed.
If sensitive materials leave your premises in a form where they can still be read, then the risk of accidental disclosure is always present, particularly at an unsecured recycling facility.