Document Incineration – Who Needs to Do this?

Some companies seek the services of document incineration in order to dispose of paper trails, but why is it essential for businesses to do this and who needs it most?

The obvious answer is of course banks and government bodies.  They have regular access to the data that belongs to pretty much every single resident in the UK.  Even young children who have opened starter bank accounts will have their personal information stored on these databases.  With high levels of paperwork, printing and confidential correspondence, document incineration and shredding services is clearly most suited for banks and the British government. 

But document incineration is something that all companies and agencies should take into consideration, especially if they have a large customer database where private information is stored. 

What is Document Incineration For?

This process is not just paper.  Document incineration services also destroy computers, tapes, videos, DVDs, CDs, confidential documents, credit cards, identity cards, contraband, branded goods and company information.  So what kind of organisations should be seeking this service?

• Retail companies
• Call centres
• Banks and mortgage brokers
• Market research agencies
• Government departments and authorities
• Secure disposal

There are many reasons for a company to use a document incineration service.  But the most important reason is for data protection.  The Data Protection Act of 1998 made new provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals.  This included the obtaining, holding, use or disclosure of such information.  However, internal precautions are not enough to protect the information of a company, its employees and its customers.

Millions of people trust companies to keep their data safe, yet identity theft and fraud are still major problems in the modern world.  Despite the reservations of some who do not like to complete transactions over the internet, 80% of all identity theft occurs offline.  Even in this day and age, paper is still the most dangerous element in our everyday transactions.