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Six types of documents you never knew you should shred

You probably already know that you should always shred documents that contain your name and address or financial information, such as bills and bank statements. But did you know there are lots of other documents that can also help identity thieves? There are many types of document that you should dispose of securely – not.

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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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