Shred-All Policy

Protect Your Business with a Comprehensive Shred-All Policy

Shredding and destroying ALL paper that moves through your office is the only way to protect yourself.

By implementing an office policy to “Shred-All” documents vs Recycling, you greatly reduce the chance human error or criminal attacks will occur because you are leaving nothing to steal.

Keep it Simple and SecureShred all of your paper!

Why Implement a Shred-All Policy?

  • Employees don’t need to make decisions about what needs to be shredded and what doesn’t.

  • Improve office efficiency and organization.

  • Increase productivity by saving time through simplified document disposal rules.

  • Increase protection of your business’ and customers’ confidential information and reduce the risk of malicious information theft.
  • Improve your compliance and stay ahead of changes to privacy rules and regulations such as HIPAA, FACTA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 (GLB).

HOW Does the Shredding Pick Up work?

  • SecureShred’s mobile shredding trucks are equipped with large industrial shredders.
  • We come to your location on a prescheduled day.
  • Your documents are then shredded and destroyed on-site at your location so you are confident that your sensitive information will never fall into the wrong hands.

  • You can watch the entire shredding process as it is happening.

  • Once your information has been securely shredded and destroyed, you will receive an official Certificate of Destruction with your bill.

  • The shredded materials will be securely delivered to a recycling facility the same day to be baled for shipment to a Paper Mill for de-inking and pulping.

Partnering with Shred-All for Total Security- The Clean Desk Policy

A Clean Desk Policy works hand-in-hand with a Shred-All Policy to provide your business with a comprehensive approach to information security. This policy ensures that all employees securely store or dispose of sensitive documents at the end of each workday, helping to eliminate the risk of unintentional exposure.

Benefits of a Clean Desk Policy:
  • Reduces Clutter: Helps maintain a tidy, organized workspace that fosters productivity and efficiency.
  • Enhances Security: Ensures that confidential documents are either securely stored or shredded, preventing unauthorized access.
  • Supports Compliance: Reinforces your commitment to protecting sensitive data and staying compliant with privacy regulations.

Together, a Clean Desk Policy and Shred-All Policy create a workplace where sensitive information is handled with the highest level of security and responsibility.

Shred vs. Recycle: Why Shredding is the Safer Choice

Recycling paper is an environmentally friendly practice, but when it comes to protecting sensitive data, it’s not enough. Recycling bins don’t offer any security for your information. In fact, they can leave your business vulnerable to data breaches.

While many organizations place their trust in recycling, it’s essential to remember that shredding offers 100% protection. Sensitive documents, if not properly destroyed, can end up in the wrong hands. A Shred-All Policy eliminates this risk by ensuring that all documents—whether they are meant for recycling or not—are shredded before disposal.

Why Shred-All Makes Sense:
  • Complete Protection: Shredding documents ensures no sensitive information is exposed during disposal.
  • Complies with Privacy Laws: A Shred-All Policy helps ensure your organization meets stringent privacy regulations like HIPAA, which require the secure disposal of patient and client information.
  • Eco-Friendly Shredding: Shredded paper can still be recycled, meaning you can protect your data and help the environment at the same time.

Adopting a Shred-All Policy ensures that all documents, even those intended for recycling, are properly shredded. This prevents any potential data leaks, protects your business, and demonstrates a commitment to security.

The Cost of Non-Compliance: Protecting Your Business from Legal Risks
Failing to properly secure sensitive data can result in severe penalties. If you work in healthcare, for example, neglecting privacy regulations like HIPAA can result in substantial fines:
  • Minimum Penalty: $10,000 per violation (up to $250,000 annually for repeat violations)
  • Maximum Penalty: $50,000 per violation (up to $1.5 million annually)
By adopting a Shred-All Policy with SecureShred , you reduce the risk of non-compliance and safeguard your business from these costly penalties.

Contact SecureShred today

A Shred-All policy is one of the most effective ways to ensure the security of your organization’s sensitive information. Ready to learn more about how you can implement this policy and take your document security to the next level?