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Join Trucker Tim at Datashredders Today!

Join Trucker Tim at Datashredders! Check out Tim’s new video on the roles we are recruiting for right now! We’re hiring… Class 1 & 2 HGV driversForklift truck driversGeneral yard staffDriver mates Monday to Friday hours and great rates of pay. Don’t miss out, interviews starting next week. Email your CV to us at info@datashredders.co.uk If you...

•9 September 2021•Secret Source

Commercial Shredding, Domestic Shredding

Our Tim is a TV star!

Datashredders driver, ‘Trucker Tim’ has already found fame with his 210k followers on tiktok, plus thousands of followers on his Instagram and YouTube profiles. And now he’s a TV star after being featured on BBC Morning Live chatting about his job driving for Datashredders. Tim on BBC Morning Live! If you would like to join...

•2 September 2021•Secret Source

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Plastic & Paper Baling Machine

Our new plastic & paper bailing machine! We’re delighted to announce our latest machinery. Lyndex RAM II LT2030 Fully Automatic Baling Press for the recycling of paper, cardboard and plastics at Datashredders Ltd. It is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural...

•26 September 2020•Secret Source

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Mobile Shredding Unit

Our new mobile shredding unit! We’re delighted to announce the latest edition to our fleet of trucks. Shred Tech MDX-2-18H for the confidential shredding of paper by Datashredders Ltd. It is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas

•26 September 2020•Secret Source

Data Protection, Domestic Shredding, GDPR

5 top tips to keep your home office secure

No office distractions, zero commuting and flexible working hours – there are many advantages that come with working from home. But, when it comes to keeping your workspace and equipment secure, working from home can often lull you into a false sense of security with its familiar surroundings and home comforts. In reality, you are...

•20 March 2020•keithdevon

Commercial Shredding

6 benefits of hiring a professional shredder service

Getting rid of confidential waste securely is essential for protecting sensitive business information. With the ever-increasing threat of identity theft and tightening of regulations, you know it’s a top priority. But, let’s face it, using the office shredder is not the most inspiring of tasks. On the other hand, professional shredder services offer a much...

•24 January 2020•keithdevon

Commercial Shredding, Data Protection, GDPR

Top tips for a successful pre-Christmas office clear out

As the office begins to wind down for the festive season, now is the perfect time to set aside some time to declutter and organise your office. After all, what’s better than starting the New Year clutter free? However, knowing where to start and what to focus on can a daunting prospect. So, here are...

•5 December 2019•keithdevon

Will GDPR Still Apply to UK Businesses after Brexit?

Whether it takes place in the coming weeks or the process is extended for another few months, the most likely outcome of the Brexit process remains the UK’s departure from the European Union. With the EU creating and shaping the most significant change to data protection law in almost two decades with the creation of...

•8 October 2019•keithdevon

Big Businesses Given Major GDPR Fines

GDPR hasn’t been a major talking point since a little over a year ago. That was when the new regulations kicked in, and most breathed a sigh of relief as it meant the emails from sites they’d signed up to years ago asking for continued consent to use data stopped. Whilst the regulations threatened major...

•11 July 2019•keithdevon

Data Protection in 2019 – What Can We Expect?

The big data protection story of 2018 was the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This sweeping change to EU data protection law, the first in nearly two decades, affected how businesses are allowed to store data and the ways in which they’re required to notify users of data collection. For the majority...

•8 January 2019•keithdevon

What is GDPR and What Does it Mean For Me?

What is GDPR? It’s the first change to EU data protection law since 2000 – a time when Twitter was what the birds did and Snake was just about the most interesting thing you could do with a phone. Seems like ancient history, doesn’t it? We can therefore safely say that 2000’s data protection laws...

•24 May 2018•keithdevon

Commercial Shredding, Data Protection, Domestic Shredding

Will it Shred? Hard Drive Destruction

Even when disconnected from a computer, hard drives are treasure troves of confidential information which could prove destructive to you or your business if it fell into the wrong hands. If they don’t simply send their hard drives to landfill, businesses usually use specialised software to clear their hard drives – but the truth is...

•30 January 2018•keithdevon

Will it Shred? Laptop Shredding

Laptops can contain lots of confidential data, and as such can prove extremely troublesome for your business if they fall into the wrong hands. 100% Laptop Security The only way to ensure complete security when a laptop is coming to the end of its life is by destroying it – but surely a humble paper...

•30 January 2018•keithdevon

Will it Shred? Paper Shredding

Of course! Whether it’s on-site or at our shredding facility in Peterborough, our domestic and commercial shredding service makes light work of all types and quantities of paper. Our Lindner Micromat 2000 paper shredder is one of the most advanced shredding machines on the market, shredding documents into fragments no larger than a postage stamp....

•30 January 2018•keithdevon

Will it Shred? Office Equipment

In addition to outdated laptops and piles of confidential paper shredding that needs to be done, many businesses have a surplus of office supplies that won’t be used and need recycling. These can include box files, ringbinders, plastic wallets, notepads, pens, pencils and more. If you’ve a pile of this sort of thing that you’d...

•30 January 2018•keithdevon

Why Is Plastic Recycling So Important?

Plastic recycling is important because it is having a hugely negative effect on our environment. Our Recycling our waste products is not only better for the environment, but it means that there is less rubbish buried on landfill sites. In the UK, the government have already said that landfill sites will be full by 2018....

•11 April 2017•keithdevon

How Can I Recycle Cardboard and Plastic?

Although some cardboards and plastic products can be disposed of by putting them into your recycling bin at home, there is still a lot of confusion around what types of cardboard and plastic can be recycled. Plastics While plastic disposal generally includes bottles, food trays and yoghurt pots, people still aren’t sure what to do...

•11 April 2017•keithdevon

The Datashredders Guide to Office Clearances

Your office clearance will be a busy time. In this age of computerised document archiving there is not as much need to retain paper copies of documents and records. This means we can regularly clear out old paperwork, as well as cardboard, plastic and even obsolete office equipment. There is an obligation for businesses to...

•5 April 2017•keithdevon

Datashredders’ Guide to Decluttering the House for Christmas

Christmas is coming, and as the holidays approach many of us feel the need to get everything neat and tidy before the New Year. Whilst you are busy cleaning the spare room for holiday guests, it is easy to overlook your work area. If you have a study with piles of paperwork that don’t fit...

•9 December 2016•keithdevon

How Do I Protect My Data? Business Data Protection Guidelines

Cyber data security software is one aspect that plays an important role in business data security, although, even in organisations that use digital technology for data storage, there is still a need for traditional data storage methods that need to be kept secure. Many healthcare organisations, legal practices and government authorities still have a need...

•27 September 2016•keithdevon

Recycling Shredded Paper 101

In today’s society there is always a need and an obligation for businesses to be as “green” as possible; working to reduce their impact on the environment. There are numerous ways in which organisations can be environmentally responsible, and one of these is with paper recycling. Despite many businesses going digital and paperless, in certain...

•23 September 2016•keithdevon

Where to Find Free Shredding Services in Cambridgeshire

Please note, this offer has now expired – but get in touch with Datashredders for a free quote! Datashredders has a new shredder; a brand new Lindner Micromat shredder – the Ferrari of shredders! To celebrate, we thought we’d offer some of our shredding services free of charge to new Cambridgeshire customers who come to...

•21 September 2016•keithdevon

Hard Drive Destruction and Disposal

Queries such as ‘how to dispose of a hard drive’, ‘how to destroy a hard drive’ and ‘how to destroy a laptop hard drive’ are being searched for with greater frequency as more and more people get wise to digital security, and are anxious to protect their data. So, what answers are they finding? Generally,...

•18 August 2016•keithdevon

Data Protection Advice for Schools, Colleges and Universities

Every day we’re told to take care of our information online, and it seems that talking about traditional and non-digital methods of data protection has gone out of fashion. Some of us forget that shredding paperwork prevents opportunities for the theft of sensitive information. Schools, universities and colleges do not have the resources to spend...

•11 August 2016•keithdevon

Wanted! New HGV Class 2 Drivers

Join Datashredders and become a valued member of a successful team, providing confidential waste destruction services throughout East Anglia, the Midlands, the Home Counties and London. We require drivers with a full UK HGV Drivers Licence. You should have no more than 6 points on your licence and have relevant experience. The right candidate can...

•3 August 2016•keithdevon

How Domestic Shredding Customers Can Benefit from Datashredders’ New Lindner Micromat 2000

Most of us have confidential waste that we need to dispose of from time to time. Whether it’s paperwork from an old job, records from a home business or simply personal bank statements or other financial paperwork, it’s likely you’ve got waste that shouldn’t just be thrown in the bin. Rather than spending hours feeding...

•7 July 2016•keithdevon

5 Ways Commercial Shredding Customers Will Benefit from Datashredders’ New Linder Micromat 2000

Datashredders recently upgraded to a Linder Micromat 2000 shredding machine, the cutting edge (literally!) of shredding technology. It’s great news for us, but it’s also great news for our commercial customers, who will benefit from the added security and efficiency that this new addition brings. If you shred your sensitive commercial waste with us, here’s...

•30 June 2016•keithdevon

Calling All Schools, Colleges And Universities! Book Your End-of-Year Shredding Visit NOW

The end of the summer term is fast approaching for schools, and it’s a popular time for a clear out of that mountain of paperwork from the last year before a new influx of students arrives in autumn. But with increasingly stringent data protection laws, it’s no longer a case of emptying out the unneeded...

•1 June 2016•keithdevon

What Should Schools, Colleges & Universities Be Shredding?

Every academic year schools, colleges and universities generate mountains of paperwork. From student records to meeting minutes, the high turnover of people who pass through the system leaves a major paper trail, and much of that paperwork contains personal information. As well as personal details for admin purposes, this can also mean sensitive information such...

•17 May 2016•keithdevon

Datashredders Acquire New Lindner Micromat 2000 Industrial Shredding Machine

Datashredders are proud to announce a brand new addition to our arsenal – the Lindner Micromat shredding machine! Replacing our previous AXO FATSO model as the primary shredder at Datashredders HQ in Peterborough, the Micromat’s shredding abilities massively exceed its predecessor’s. Plastic & Paper Shredder – Types of Materials The Micromat is able to easily...

•10 May 2016•keithdevon

What Personal Information Can Employers Legally Store?

Any employer storing the personal data of employees needs to comply with the Data Protection Act. The Act sets out who is legally allowed to store confidential data, the amount of time for which they are allowed to store it, and exactly which pieces of information they are allowed to store. The act doesn’t suggest...

•25 February 2016•keithdevon

How Cloud Storage is Creating New Data Protection Challenges

Cloud computing: the answer to your data storage prayers, or the biggest data protection challenge your company has faced? Increasing numbers of businesses are choosing to move to cloud computing solutions to store data and deliver services to their customers. In 2015, cloud computing investment was the second largest spend for commercial IT departments. Moving...

•18 February 2016•keithdevon

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Shredding Driver

Datashredders’ mobile shredding services are available to most of the UK – so our drivers travel far and wide to all corners of the country. Here, we look at two routes our drivers take over the course of the week – journeys which amount to a whopping total of over 573 miles! Our drivers’ first...

•10 February 2016•keithdevon

5 Signs You Need A Mobile Paper Shredding Service

You are concerned about the disposal of confidential data Personal data protection is currently a hot topic in the media, as companies large and small are thrust unwillingly into the spotlight over customer data leaks. If you store confidential information about your clients then it’s likely that data security is a recurring headache for you....

•27 January 2016•keithdevon

Data Protection at Work: Setting Up A Policy for Your Workplace

In an age where information can be shared far and wide at the click of a button, data protection has never been more vital. Breaching data protection act laws from your workplace can have dire consequences, including legal implications if sensitive or private information is shared. That’s why creating a data protection policy within your...

•9 December 2015•keithdevon

Could You Benefit from Our Domestic Shredding Services?

If you’ve got piles upon piles of archived or unneeded paperwork in your home or home office, a mobile shredding service is something you may wish to look into. Mobile shredding providers such as Datashredders offer a safe, convenient, and affordable means of disposing of paperwork that you no longer need without risking a damaging...

•3 December 2015•keithdevon

What Data Protection Challenges Does the Education Sector Face?

It’s not just big businesses that need to be mindful of data protection – protecting the privacy of students and staff alike is paramount in the education sector. Schools, colleges, universities and education centres are obliged to comply with Data Protection Act of 1998, and are just as susceptible to a fine of up to...

•1 December 2015•keithdevon

Top 10 Data Protection Dos and Don’ts

Having adequate data protection in place is critical for any business, a breach of data protection law can compromise the business operations, damage the business’s reputation and could even result in a £500,000 fine. The world of data protection can be an overwhelming one, so this quick list of data protection dos and don’ts was...

•18 November 2015•keithdevon

How the Legal Industry Tackles Data Protection Challenges

Protecting personal and company data is a legal requirement, as outlined in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 1998. The main piece of legislation that governs the protection of personal data in the UK, it highlights the importance of processing personal data in a fair, private and secure manner. Breaching any...

•18 November 2015•keithdevon

How Much Time and Money Could a Commercial Shredding Service Save Your Business?

Protecting your business’s and customers’ sensitive information is crucial, not only to keep your company’s reputation intact, but also to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved. Corporate fraud and identity theft are two of the fastest growing crimes in the UK, so it’s essential that your business does everything it can to protect...

•17 November 2015•keithdevon

How the Healthcare Sector Can Tackle Data Protection Challenges

The black market value of confidential medical information is now ten times that of a person’s credit card number – meaning demand for this kind of data is at an all-time high. With cyber-attacks on healthcare records having almost doubled in the last five years, the healthcare industry is clearly lagging behind others in terms...

•3 November 2015•keithdevon

How Datashredders Are Offering Businesses Double the Data Security

Since this post was published, we’ve acquired an even more powerful industrial shredding machine! Check out our new Lindner Micromat 2000 here. With the penalties for a breach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the Data Protection Act reaching as high as £500,000, it’s never been more important that businesses have any confidential...

•3 November 2015•keithdevon

Data Protection Act Compliance with Datashredders

Keeping confidential business and client information secure is paramount in any business. It can be seriously damaging for a company to be in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 1998, not only financially (fines can reach up to £500,000 for those found to be in breach), but also...

•3 November 2015•keithdevon

What Should I Be Shredding to Protect Against Identity Theft?

The latest statistics regarding identity theft make worrying reading. Cifas, a fraud prevention agency, have revealed that the number of identity theft victims in the UK has increased by almost a third. More than 32,000 people fell victim to this crime in the first three months of 2015, representing a 31% increase when compared to...

•27 October 2015•keithdevon

WATCH: Laptop Shredding from Datashredders

Have you got something you want the Datashredanator to shred? Get in touch with Datashredders today on 0808 223 8945 . Datashredders provide domestic and commercial shredding services across the UK. All you need to do is gather all of your confidential waste or a secure Datashredders waste container (no need to seperate paper from plastics...

•16 September 2014•keithdevon

WATCH: Datashredders’ Onsite Document Destruction Service

If you have ever wondered what actually happens when we do ‘on site document destruction’ let us take you through the process. We go to many locations every week, including Cambridge, Peterborough, Norwich etc. So you will often see our trucks in your town. Once on site, our driver will have parked the truck as...

•1 July 2014•keithdevon

Greatly improve confidentiality in Leicester with our double shredding machine

It is not uncommon for companies that use mobile paper shredding services in Leicester to shred documents into 16mm wide pieces. This is so common because it meets ESN15713 standards. Some Leicester based companies require a more advanced form of shredding though. Leicester Datashredders, experts in mobile paper shredding services, have just started using a...

•20 March 2014•keithdevon

Can You Trust Shredding Services to Stop Identity Theft?

With so much emphasis being put on security both in terms of our identity and our finances it is important to ensure that every effort is made to make the identity thief’s job as difficult as possible. One way of doing this is to shred all documents that may contain confidential information that is held...

•8 April 2011•keithdevon

Are You Using an Office Records Destruction Service?

Are you confident that your company is compliant with all privacy policies relating to office records destruction? With continued development of legislation from government and regulators to help protect individuals and businesses, your number one priority should be to ensure confidential information remains confidential. Incorrect disposal of office records can cause irreparable damage to the...

•28 October 2009•keithdevon

Protect Your Business with Secure Document Destruction

Are you worried about your confidential information getting into the wrong hands? You’re not alone. That’s why many companies today use a secure shredding service. Every day your business receives or generates sensitive information. This may range from printed materials being produced by staff members and include everything from personal client information to strategic planning...

•29 September 2009•keithdevon