Certificate of document destruction – what is it and why is it important?
A certificate of document destruction (also called a destruction protocol) is an official document confirming that the entrusted materials have been destroyed permanently and securely, in accordance with the requirements of GDPR, the personal data protection act and other legal regulations.
What does the certificate of destruction contain?
- Date and place of document destruction
- Type and quantity of destroyed materials (in kg or units)
- Destruction method (cutting, shredding)
- Signature of the responsible person at Ekotechnika
- Details of the ordering party (your company)
Why is the certificate of destruction mandatory?
Under GDPR (Art. 5 and Art. 24) every personal data controller is obliged to document data processing and erasure processes. The certificate of destruction is proof that your company has fulfilled this obligation and protects you in the event of a data authority inspection.
Certificate of destruction – who needs it?
A certificate of document destruction is particularly important for: law and notary firms, accounting offices and bookkeeping companies, hospitals and clinics, banks and financial institutions, public administration offices, and any company processing the personal data of clients or employees.
Order document destruction with a certificate of destruction
Ekotechnika issues a certificate of destruction with every order – no extra charge, automatically. Contact us: call 531 690 670 or visit the page Contact. Also check our document shredding price list.