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- 1. How the General Data Protection Regulation Affects Paper Shredding Management LKM Recycling
- 2. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was implemented to give European citizens more control over their private information. It aims to simplify the handling of personal data in businesses so both citizens and organisations under the European Union can benefit from the digital economy. Due to the GDPR, businesses have to ensure that personal data is gathered under strict conditions. Those who manage and collect the data are required to protect it from exploitation and misuse. Securing Paper-Based Data Although many businesses secure electronic data, many fail to address the security of paper-based documents. Research from the Information Commissioner’s Office, a non-departmental public body in the UK, showed that 40 per cent of UK data security cases in 2016 were from paper-based business documents. In 2017, a further 20 per cent increase in theft or loss of paperwork was recorded. This led to businesses heightening their paper-based security protocols.
- 3. Importance of Paper Shredding The GDPR is concerned with how organisations handle their confidential documents in physical format. Under the GDPR, businesses are liable if a data breach causes an employee’s personal information being stolen. A key factor of securing personal data is adhering to proper paper disposal. Shredding business documents can help organisations comply with the GDPR’s requirements by disposing confidential data securely. Standard office shredders are not always capable of making sure that confidential documents are completely destroyed. Properly Disposing Confidential Waste Taking advantage of a secure paper destruction service ensures that shredding complies with GDPR requirements. The service allows businesses to deposit all their paper waste into locked consoles for shredding and recycling. Not only does this service reduce potential data breach but it also reduces the environmental impact by having the shredded documents recycled. Following a secure paper shredding protocol protects intellectual property, sensitive commercial information and the reputation of the business.