{"id":1647,"date":"2022-05-01T08:05:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T07:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archivesconseil.be\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2024-01-15T15:35:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T14:35:11","slug":"how-and-in-what-cases-should-archives-be-destroyed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archivesconseil.be\/en\/how-and-in-what-cases-should-archives-be-destroyed\/","title":{"rendered":"How and in what cases should archives be destroyed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_boxes\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_c507974f\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_0db20381\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1>How and in what cases should archives be destroyed?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Whether you are at the head of a large company, doctor, HR, mechanic or even a private individual, the secure destruction of confidential papers is a precautionary principle to be observed. Dumpster diving remains the main source of information for identity thieves, industrial spies and hackers. The destruction of your archives and your confidential papers is therefore a crucial condition for your security. Do not neglect it. In addition to these basic security reasons, the destruction of your archives and other professional papers will allow you to save storage space. Is the legal deadline for keeping your archives respected? Do not store them unnecessarily.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_boxes reversed\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container topbotextra\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Is having a professional paper shredder a good solution?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Depending on the volume of business papers and how often you need to shred them, a business paper shredder may be a good investment for your business. Note, however, that the use of such a machine cannot be improvised. It involves training your staff (or a designated person) in its operation, as well as the implementation of a recycling strategy for the waste produced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2\" title=\"Location de d\u00e9chiqueteuse\" href=\"https:\/\/archivesconseil.be\/en\/our-services\/paper-shredder-rental\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Rent a shredder<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_7b7a7572 height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_boxes reversed\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container topbotextra\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_8d45c27c\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Can I outsource the destruction of my confidential archives?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Yes. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can call on a professional archives management company such as Archives Conseil. We destroy your confidential documents securely and professionally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_a26462aa height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_boxes\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-xs-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>What is the procedure for destroying confidential papers?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Upstream of the destruction, we provide you with collection equipment such as sealed wheeled containers or secure sorting consoles.<\/li>\n<li>Once these collection containers are filled (or according to the agreed timeframe), we schedule a visit and our drivers transport the confidential documents to be destroyed to our processing center.<br \/>\nWhen the documents are in stock at our premises, we shred them, compact them and recycle them in compliance with European recycling standards but only with the customer&#8217;s approval.<\/li>\n<li>Were your confidential documents to be destroyed already stored on our premises? We destroy them according to the same procedure once their legal retention periods have expired.<\/li>\n<li>A certificate of destruction of archives is given to you at the end of the procedure. This document confirms that your confidential documents have been destroyed in compliance with the GDPR and other applicable standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our prices for the destruction of your archives will depend on the frequency of your request (one-off or repeated) and the volume of confidential archives to be destroyed. Contact us to find out the price of document destruction, whether you are a professional or an individual.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_f4e9e5ae height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_boxes\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_e44e3a79\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_6df4bc3a has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Benefit from our advice on secure destruction of archives<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_df5f4c97 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Do you want more advice, tips, and tricks for the destruction of your professional or private confidential papers or do you want more information on outsourcing this destruction and our prices? 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