Complete UK business compliance guide for GDPR document destruction. Understand legal obligations, avoid penalties up to £17.5 million, and ensure full compliance with certified destruction services.
UK businesses must comply with GDPR Article 17 (Right to Erasure) and data protection principles when destroying documents containing personal data.
Individuals have the right to have personal data erased without undue delay
Personal data must be kept no longer than necessary for processing purposes
Appropriate technical measures to ensure security of personal data
Maintain records of processing activities including data disposal
Non-compliance with GDPR document destruction requirements can result in severe penalties:
UK businesses must meet specific legal requirements when destroying documents containing personal data to ensure GDPR compliance.
Documented trail from collection to destruction with no gaps in security or accountability.
Official documentation proving secure destruction for audit purposes and compliance verification.
Required where document destruction involves high-risk processing activities under GDPR.
Following Information Commissioner's Office guidance on data disposal and destruction methods.
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