Document shredding that small businesses can actually afford.
Every business that holds personal data â however small â has GDPR obligations. But you don't need a large organisation's budget to stay compliant. Our plans start from ÂŁ19/month, there's no long contract, and the price you see is the price you pay.
All prices include free sacks and a certificate of destruction. 12-month rates shown for plans. No hidden fees, ever.
Three things small businesses often get wrong about data disposal.
Most small business owners know they have GDPR obligations in theory â but in practice, the rules around document disposal are frequently misunderstood or simply ignored. Here are the three most common misconceptions we hear from small business owners, and the reality behind them.
The good news: getting this right does not require expensive software, a data protection officer or a big corporate budget. A regular shredding collection from ÂŁ19 per month, with a certificate of destruction issued after every visit, is all you need to demonstrate GDPR compliance on your document disposal.
Reality: UK GDPR applies to every organisation that processes personal data â regardless of size. Sole traders, partnerships and micro-businesses all have the same obligations as large corporations when it comes to secure document disposal.
Reality: Placing documents containing personal data in a recycling bin is not secure disposal. Recycling bags can be accessed before collection. The ICO requires that personal data is disposed of in a way that prevents recovery â certified shredding satisfies this; recycling does not.
Reality: The ICO has investigated and fined small businesses for data protection failures. A data breach resulting from insecure document disposal â even a single complaint from a client or employee â can trigger an ICO investigation regardless of business size.
If it has someone's name on it, shred it.
Any document containing personal information â client details, employee records, financial data â should be shredded when no longer needed.
Letters, printed emails and notes containing client names, addresses and contact details.
Invoices bearing client names, addresses, account numbers and transaction details.
Bank statements, payslips, financial summaries and any documents showing account details.
Signed contracts, service agreements and supplier contracts containing personal or business data.
Applications, contracts, payroll documents and HR correspondence for any staff or contractors.
Self-assessment records, tax returns and accounting documents at end of HMRC retention period.
Copies of passports, driving licences or utility bills collected for ID verification purposes.
CRM printouts, customer files, order records and any paperwork with customer personal details.
General business letters, notes and internal documents containing staff or client personal data.
Four steps. Nothing complicated.
We keep it as simple as possible â especially for small businesses that do not have time for complicated processes.
Pick a scheduled plan or a one-off. Call us on 01202 022409 or use our quick quote form. We confirm your price the same day.
Free tamper-evident sacks delivered to your address before your first collection. Or opt for a lockable bin on a ÂŁ100 refundable deposit.
Fill the sack with documents you want destroyed. Seal it. We collect on your agreed date â from your office, premises or home address.
All documents destroyed at our certified facility. Your certificate of destruction issued â your proof of GDPR compliance done automatically.
Every plan. Every price. Right here.
No hidden fees. The number you see is the number you pay. Free sacks and certificate of destruction included on everything.
Small businesses we work with across the region.
From sole traders to teams of ten â if you generate confidential paperwork, we can help.
Client contracts, correspondence, meeting notes and any paperwork generated through client work. Solo plan from ÂŁ19/month.
Running your business from home doesn't reduce your GDPR obligations. We collect from your home address â no need to travel.
Customer order records, supplier contracts, staff documents and financial records requiring secure disposal at end of retention.
Customer quotes, invoices, contracts and any paperwork bearing customer names, addresses and financial details.
Coaches, therapists, advisers and professional services businesses holding client personal data in paper form.
Teams of 2â15 people generating moderate volumes of confidential correspondence, financial records and client documents.
Serving small businesses across three counties.
Small businesses that trust Clearcut.
"Straightforward, affordable and exactly what my small business needed. No complicated contracts â just a simple, reliable service and a certificate of destruction after every collection."
"Clear pricing, no hidden fees and the service does exactly what it says. I was surprised how affordable it was â far cheaper than buying a shredder and doing it myself."
Small business shredding FAQs
Get started for ÂŁ19 a month.
No jargon, no long contracts, no hidden fees. Tell us your business size and location and we'll confirm your price the same day. Collections available across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire.
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