Learn more about Confidential Waste in Heathrow
Confidential waste is any document or device that contains personal data about customers, suppliers, employees and it also includes data that, if read by a competitor or the general public, could put your business at risk including:
- Financial data
- Business Plans
- Intellectual Property (for example copyrights and trade secrets.)
- Branding and marketing strategies
there are 5 facilities where your documents can be destroyed within 1.115 square kilometres of Heathrow.
This means that 29 business in Heathrow have a need for proper confidential waste disposal, but not every Heathrow business understands just how important this is. Confidential waste disposal is a carefully managed process under the Data Protection Act and directors and employees of Heathrow businesses have a legal obligation to properly dispose of the confidential information of its company whether of customers, employees, and suppliers. Failing to comply with these obligations can result in a fine of up to £500,000 or even the imprisonment of the responsible body.
- Financial data
- Business Plans
- Intellectual Property (for example copyrights and trade secrets.)
- Branding and marketing strategies
there are 5 facilities where your documents can be destroyed within 1.115 square kilometres of Heathrow.
This means that 29 business in Heathrow have a need for proper confidential waste disposal, but not every Heathrow business understands just how important this is. Confidential waste disposal is a carefully managed process under the Data Protection Act and directors and employees of Heathrow businesses have a legal obligation to properly dispose of the confidential information of its company whether of customers, employees, and suppliers. Failing to comply with these obligations can result in a fine of up to £500,000 or even the imprisonment of the responsible body.
