Companies with less than 100 employees
According to the UK Security Breach Investigations Report (2010) which was compiled by 7safe consultancy, 66% of the data security breaches in the 18 months up to May 2010 came from companies employing less than 100 people.
(source: FMX, May 2010)
Under the Data Protection Act, it is a business's legal duty to ensure that you protect an individual's right to privacy and do not pass on any information to an unauthorised body. This applies to all businesses, and covers information held on customers, suppliers and employees. Examples of some of the details that may be held, and that need to be securely stored and destroyed include:
- addresses
- bank details
- salary
- holidays and sickness
- appraisals
- phone numbers
- credit history
- correspondence
- ... and much more
In the event of a security breach, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has the power to fine businesses and organisations up to £500,000. Previously the maximum level of fine was set at £5,000. The level of fine that is applied to an organisation equates to 10% of company turnover. This fine will be imposed on organisations who lose data relating to individuals' personal details. The increase in the maximum fine is intended to act as an incentive for businesses to improve their data security, and install measures to ensure compliance.
Our service includes:
- On-site or off-site confidential information destruction options
- Secure destruction of confidential waste to BS15713:2009 standard
- Security vetted staff to BS7858 and Criminal Records Bureau
- Compliance with the Data Protection Act
- High security shredding preventing data breaches or identity fraud
- Disposal of redundant IT equipment
- Full audit trail and management reporting
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