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Information destruction date

by Mark Rowe

A networking event for the Information Destruction sector is running on Thursday, December 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Birmingham. It’s by the BSIA, as a forum for information destruction people to share best practice and learn about recent developments in legislation, standards and technology. The trade body says presentations will cover topics such as:

•The short to medium-term industry outlook from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
•Technological innovation within the industry (Global Recycling and Vecoplan).
•Useful advice on tax, accounting and outsourcing (Cobia).
•Insurance within the sector (Waste Insure).

Steve Eckersley, Head of Enforcement and Senior Investigating Officer at the Information Commissioner’s Office, said that his presentation will, “…outline the current threats and trends, enforcement powers and investigation tools and the recent outcomes of data loss incidents investigated.”

As well as formal presentations, there will be a question and answer session. Panellists set to take part include: Anthony Pearlgood of PHS Datashred, Mark Coombes of Shred-on-Sit, Mike Annett of C&M Waste Management and Christopher Perry of Perry’s Recycling. Discussion points include:

•The European Standard, ‘Secure destruction of confidential material’ (EN15713); does it need to be updated?
•Market development within the sector; the trend toward Information Destruction services being ‘bolted on’ to other services such as records management.
•Growth within the UK shredding market; the different factors that may affect it.
•What factors do end-users take into consideration when procuring information destruction services?

An informal drinks reception, dinner and evening entertainment will follow. Olympic athlete and former javelin world record holder, Steve Backley will also be giving a presentation translating his training and experience in sport into the business arena.

Evening entertainment will lead up to an auction of donated prizes in aid of Together for Short Lives, a UK charity for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. Companies attending are asked to donate a prize suitable for the raffle or auction.

Adam Chandler, Chairman of the BSIA’s Information Destruction Section, says: “As well as the sheer entertainment value, this is also a fantastic networking opportunity and the only UK event of its kind designed specifically for the information destruction sector. All industry practitioners are welcome, and I would encourage all information destruction companies to come along to share best practice, while celebrating the capability and professionalism within our sector.”

The BSIA would also like to thank this year’s headline sponsors, Global Recycling, Vecoplan, Cobia and Waste Insure. Visit www.bsia.co.uk.

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