
Online, in the cloud, on desktops and laptops, through mobile phones and tablets and in the servers that are the lynchpins of our business communications and processes, data flows in, out and all around us and, without a great deal of care and effort, can bulge out of control. Restore Datashred understands the need to protect your business’ bottom line and your reputation and, here, we point you towards our top five ways of ringfencing your data’s security, whether digital, conceptual or in print.
Top 5 ways to keep data secure
Boost your data fortress by using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, along with anti-virus and malware protection.
Back up your data, to managed shared folders and to the cloud.
Be aware of your surroundings, and that includes shutting all files when you’re screen sharing in online meetings and always locking your devices when you leave them unattended.
Limit access.
Don’t hang on to obsolete data, making sure you dispose of it, and IT equipment, securely.
And, as a bonus point… Educate your teams and colleagues. If they don’t know about their responsibility to protect data throughout their working processes and interactions, they will leave your business open to risk.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are both excellent sources of information to help you stay on top of your security obligations.
Riffing on the fifth ringfencing point, above, here’s how Restore Datashred can help you meet your secure data disposal needs and obligations, right now.
- Digital data – hard drive shredding is the most complete way to eradicate your confidential data. We reduce hard drives, discs, and e-devices to 4mm fragments, making any residual data contained within them totally unrecoverable.
- Conceptual – we’re talking about intellectual property, eg, end-of-line products, prototypes, seized counterfeit goods, and uniforms, which are tangible goods with an intangible value. We shred textiles, plastics and metals, for example, and help you protect your brand.
- Printed data – reports, agendas, board minutes, accounts, HR and payroll, marketing collateral, diagrams, industrial secrets… all these paper documents (and many others) have a shelf life, sometimes a very long shelf life, and you are legally required to keep track of their retention periods and dispose of them safely and securely at the end of their lifecycle. Restore Datashred offers a full suite of paper shredding services designed to make this part of your workplace admin as smooth as possible, with added guarantees of recycling and responsible disposal.
All our services benefit from:
DBS-checked collections operatives
All staff employed by Restore Datashred are vetted to BS7858 security as standard. Due to the nature of some of our collections we have many enhanced clearances including a Counter Terrorist Check and enhanced standard Security Check for specific sites.

GPS-tracked specialist vehicles
As part of our Planet Mark Net Zero campaign, we’ve proudly introduced electric vans and cars to our fleet! These eco-friendly vehicles significantly reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.

An unbroken chain of custody
We hold multiple accreditations required by both law and to ensure we can secure collect and shred confidential material. We currently hold ISO 9001; 14001, 27001 & 45001.

Responsible recycling
At Restore Datashred we have a zero to landfill policy; we will look at all materials and find the best way to reuse or recycle once the data from them has been fully destroyed.


An environmental report
We have the capability to shred to all sizes of paper including to disintegration. Restore Datashred currently hold the accreditation for shredding to NPSA level. Our environmental and collection notes are sent to an email address chosen by you.

Secure destruction
Restore Datashred shred to the new EN 15713:2023 Security standards which were introduced from April 2024. Previosuly, the standard was EN 15713:2009.

All our services are backed by full ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 accreditation, along with Cyber Essentials Plus, and a raft of relevant memberships. We guarantee full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and work to the best environmental standards. We guarantee your peace of mind.
Get in touch today
Have a friendly chat with one of our knowledgeable customer services team on 0330 162 6269 and find out how Restore Datashred can help you with just about the ONLY stress-free way to improve your workplace data security!
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