When to Shred

When To Shred

The required retention period for business records varies by industry, useful life and government statute. Consult with experts within your industry, your attorney and your accountant to determine these requirements. Then create a written information security, retention and destruction policy. Finally, FOLLOW THE POLICY! A well written, defined and implemented policy with evidence of ongoing scheduled destruction (Certificates of Destruction) provides evidence that you value and have controls for safeguarding your confidential information.

Don’t forget that incidental daily business records (drafts, photo copies (including copies or reports, presentations and correspondence), written notes, printed e-mails, drawings, post-it notes, etc.) represent as much as 60% of the paper (information) generated in a typical office environment. These records need to be addressed in your retention and disposal policies. Locked containers, regularly scheduled destruction and inclusion in your policies is the best way to assure this information remains confidential.

Establish and implement your policy and partner with Weaver-SecurShred. Enjoy some piece of mind with the confidence that your confidential material is being destroyed by professionals.