Legislation


Since the 1988 Data Protection Act came into effect in March 2000, the secure disposal of information has taken on a new level of importance. Careless disposal of confidential data can result in fines of up to £5,000.
Companies must appoint a data controller to look after sensitive and confidential material, he must contract a destruction company who can handle the material in a professional and totally secure manner. Mishandling of your confidential data can result in access to personal and commercially sensitive material. S & K Confidential Destruction will remove this problem for you and give total peace of mind to our customers. We will give guarantees relating to the secure disposal of confidential material.
S & K will provide:- Evidence in writing of the collection and destruction of the material A written contract An auditable trail
The contract provided will satisfy the seventh principle of the Data Protection Act which instructs holders of data to ensure that their contractor provides guarantees evidenced in writing. The Data Protection Act is made up of eight requirements known as principles. Detailed information on these can be found at www.dataprotection.gov.uk