Data Destruction
Proper data destruction can make or break your company. In light of new legislation, small and large businesses must create new policies to protect their customers’ data. If your company improperly executes data destruction, this could land your business in hot water. Limbtec Limited offers secure data destruction, so your business and customers are protected.
Thorough Execution For Your Peace Of Mind
Limbtec Limited offers a safe data deletion solution for small and large businesses. We complete our data destruction services in our workshop to ensure that we wipe and test your devices properly before providing a certificate of destruction. We’re very meticulous whenever we do data destruction to ensure we comply with all applicable regulations.
We’ll Come To You
We’ll arrange to pick up your device (or devices) from any location in Plymouth. After erasing the data, we will either return the device (or devices) to you or make arrangements for its safe and lawful disposal.
Why Data Destruction Matters
Companies that have their data professionally destroyed can safeguard themselves from unintentional leaks. This protects their corporate information and their customer’s sensitive data.
Some of the dangers associated with using outdated technology include:
- Someone accessing data kept on a recycled computer and then using it, selling it, or disclosing it in the media.
- When a hacker or rival retrieves the hard drive from a recycled device, they might use specialised techniques to recover the wiped data.
As a business owner, you ought to have peace of mind knowing that when your device and data are gone, they’re gone. Limbtec Limited’s data destruction service gives you that peace of mind.
Your Company’s Data Destruction Policy
Protect Your Business From Harsh Fines
In the wake of the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), all businesses should have a formal Data Destruction Policy. If not, you risk incurring hefty fines from the European Union (EU) due to the legislation. A Data Destruction Policy could form part of an overall Data Protection Policy.
There are two main reasons a data destruction policy contributes to your data protection policy:
First, the EU now issues heavier fines for data breaches. Leaked data can cause irreparable harm to a business’s reputation, finances, and overall operations overnight. For reference, a breach of the 99-article-long legislation can result in up to £20 million in fines or 4% of your company’s annual revenue.
Second, all natural persons now have the right under the GDPR to ask a company to destroy their personal data at any time. Your business must meet this request. Companies now need to have a policy in place that indicates they are GDPR-compliant. It protects your business and boosts your reputation of integrity.
It Doesn’t Need To Be Complicated
A Data Destruction Policy needn’t be complicated. In fact, it should be simple and easy to follow for all employees. Make sure your policy includes the following elements:
- Documentation of the type of data you store
- Information about where you store the data your company collects
- How long your company stores any data collected (your company should only hold data for as long as you need it)
- How your business securely destroys data
When creating your policy, you should include all company devices. The applicable devices are mobile phones, tablets, and PCs.
Limbtec Limited Can Help
Whether you need guidance on creating your data deconstruction policy or have devices that need information removed, we’re here to help. We offer various options to ensure your business complies with all applicable regulations. Contact us today for secure data destruction services and more.