Why shred data on site?

There are several advantages to shredding data on-site.

Firstly, the Customer can observe the entire process for their own peace of mind, and know that all data has been destroyed before it leaves their premises.

Secondly, we offer a dual-audit option. The Customer, or a Galaxy Engineer, can audit the data carriers once, before a second Galaxy Engineer audits the data carriers again to verify that all serial numbers match. We can double check any discrepancy that arises - and seek authorisation from the Customer - before shredding the data. Our Engineers can also degauss the data items inside the building, before they are carried outside to our shredding vehicle.

And lastly; shredding on-site also mitigates against any risk of loss during transport between the point of collection, and off-site disposal.

However, Galaxy does off an off-site service, which is sometimes the preferred option due to space or logistical constraints. The Customer’s data carriers are secured in lock boxes and transported under CCTV surveillance, and the journey is tracked via GPS.

Our shredding facility is monitored by CCTV and BS-EN compliant security alarms; and entrance is only permitted to authorised staff, who are assigned unique access codes.

Both Galaxy’s on- and off-site services are certified against the ISO 27001 Information Security Management Standard.