Clear answers before you shred

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Practical answers about what to shred, what cannot be accepted, GDPR, secure destruction and protecting information.

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Practical shredding guidance

Secure destruction can feel complicated when you are deciding what to keep, what to shred and how to handle non-paper media. These guides answer the questions our teams hear most often.

What can I shred?A practical list of paperwork normally suitable for secure destruction. What cannot go in?Items that should be separated or discussed with the team first. Shredding FAQsCollections, drop-off, certificates, preparation and recycling. GDPR FAQsHow secure destruction fits into information-governance processes.