I only have a small number of files. Can Paper Escape help digitise these?

Yes, we take on projects of all sizes.

We want to go paperless, but don’t want to change our current processes. Can you help?

This is what we specialise in. Our solutions don’t require any additional IT software or training and you don’t need to change a thing about the way your business currently operates. We tailor our solutions around your existing systems and processes.

Do I need to remove staples and paper clips?

Unlike many of our competitors, standard preparation is included free of charge as part of our service. We remove staples, paper clips, post-it notes and straighten edges, ensuring a smooth batch scanning process.

Do I need to box up my paperwork before arranging a collection?

All documentation will need to be stored in some form of archive box or container for transit purposes. We can supply archive boxes prior to, or upon collection, or you can use your own boxes, providing they are strong and secure. If you already have an account with Paper Escape, you can order boxes from our support page.

Shredding: a secure document destruction solution

Organisations that handle confidential customer information can be easy targets for data thieves. Education, healthcare and the legal sector are just a few of the industries with a duty to destroy information that has passed its retention period, and secure document shredding is an efficient and worry-free way to achieve this.

From the moment an individual or business hands over sensitive information, the recipient has a duty of care to look after that data, right up until the information has been disposed of. It’s all too easy to overlook this final stage of the document management chain in terms of security, but doing so can land businesses in hot water.

Failure to protect confidential information can result in severe consequences, including penalties of significant sums that could potentially wipe out a business altogether. It’s clear to see that destroying documents securely – through shredding or other means – is in everyone’s interests.

The benefits of document shredding

Document shredding is an ideal way to destroy confidential data. It can be quick and easy, and renders sensitive information unusable by thieves, protecting data from falling into the wrong hands.

Some businesses use an office shredder to destroy information, but this can be time-consuming. Others outsource document destruction to a document shredding service like Paper Escape, which generates a number of benefits over a traditional in-office setup.

Speed: Specialist shredding equipment is designed to tackle all sizes of paper loads, whereas office shredders tend to be on the smaller, slower side. If you generate a lot of waste paper, outsourcing to a bulk shredding service can be the quickest and simplest way of disposing of documents.

Waste: Document shredding is a greener way to dispose of information compared with other forms of document destruction. Shredded paper can be recycled and given a new life – in Paper Escape’s case, we recycle shredded waste paper into household tissue products.

Security: A professional document shredding service provides an extra layer of security and the peace of mind that any personal data – like patient information, business files or financial records – cannot be accessed by unauthorised parties.

Compliance: Industries like health, legal services and finance all have regulations around disposing of confidential information. By choosing a reputable data shredder service, you have the assurance that your business is complying with industry legalities around document destruction.

Space: Expired documents and old paperwork can take up valuable workspace in the office. Clearing out and shredding the contents of filing cabinets frees up room and makes records or paperwork easier to find – it could even reduce the amount of on-site storage you need.

How does document shredding from Paper Escape work?

Paper Escape handles document shredding for hundreds of businesses up and down the UK, collecting from all major cities. The process is simple: businesses gather up any waste documents and we collect them in our tracked and marked security vehicles: our collection staff are all vetted and authorised to handle confidential data.

Once we’ve loaded up the van, we transport the documents to our secure facility in the Peak District. Purpose-built with security in mind, our dedicated unit is alarmed, has 24-hour CCTV protection and biometric entry to offer maximum peace of mind for our clients.

Confidential and sensitive information is in safe hands: we’re accredited to the highest standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. We’re also compliant with GDPR and BS 10008, and members of the BSIA, too. At the end of every shredding project, we issue our clients a Certificate of Destruction, which completes the legal audit chain.

Speak to our friendly team today about the benefits of our document shredding service – call us on 01298 815190 or send an email to enquiries@paperescape.co.uk.