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Defensible Destruction – The Process

A successful data destruction process will render obsolete data irrecoverable. Depending on your organisation’s unique setup, IRM Consulting will advise on the best method to approach data destruction.

We will initially evaluate and assess the data destruction requirements. Factors to consider include:

  • Identify the business needs, processes and workflow.
  • Establish the related statutory requirements.
  • Create policies and documentation.
  • Staff training.
  • Establish and record an audit trail.

Following a period of assessment, IRM will adopt one or more industry-standard methods of data destruction:

  • Deleting/Reformatting – the data is deleted and then reformatted so new data replaces the old; this method is open to sabotage as the data can easily be recovered.
  • Wiping – the data is deleted and the file is left unreadable. The media can be used again to store new data.
  • Shredding – physical destruction of drives and other media.
  • Overwriting – the data is overwritten by a series of ones and zeros.
  • Degaussing – a powerful magnetic pulse is directed to the magnetic media, erasing all data in seconds.

Our expertise in the data management industry ensures that your business will be secure, efficient, and fully compliant. Depending on your unique scenario, IRM will deploy the consultant most closely aligned to your business, facilitating a faster and more streamlined outcome.

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The IRM Process

IRM Consulting uses a network of leading SME & Document Management Specialists which allows us to offer the most experienced consultant to your specific enquiry.

IRM Process 1
Assesment

We assess your needs to find the ideal consultant team size for your project. We go through your requirements, current status, improvement opportunities, and ensure adherence to data standards while identifying potential threats.

IRM Process 2
Proposal

After assessment, our consultants create a detailed plan. It tackles concerns, sets milestones, defines roles, and offers a clear roadmap. This guides every step of your project with precision, courtesy of IRM Consulting.

IRM Process 3
Implementation

In this phase, we implement strategies, conduct analyses, and make necessary adjustments. Effective communication is paramount. Once the Risk Management Plan is finalised and reporting completed, we provide our future Optimisation plan.

Optimisation

We will review outcomes and share findings, identify any additional areas for improvement and propose a plan for future action. This optimisation ensures long-term objectives are met and maintains flexibility and customisation in the consulting process.

Why Data Destruction Matters

With vast swaths of digital data occupying the stores of most organisations, the time and cost associated with organising and storing this data often puts a huge strain on business resources. It makes good commercial sense to adopt a process of regularly ordering and disposing of data that has reached the end of its lifecycle.

What type of data should businesses manage and control?

In the same way organisations must verify, control and secure their data as it enters the business, they must implement good practices to dispose of the data efficiently and securely when it is no longer required. There are good reasons for defensible destruction:

  • GDPR Compliance – sensitive information is securely protected.
  • Reduce costs – a clean, up-to-date, organised data set will keep data storage and management expenses to a minimum.
  • Security – clean data reduces the threat of cyber-attacks.

Defensible destruction can be a challenging process; adequate time, resources and planning are crucial to minimise the risk of losing data or allowing data to be compromised. Give IRM Consulting a call to discuss your requirements now. Our experts can guide you effortlessly through the process, allowing you to focus on the day-to-day demands of the business. Harness the benefits of data destruction with IRM Consulting.

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