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Optimising operational excellence through BPM
December 14 2020 By Cleardata
Business process management (BPM) might not sound like the most exciting topic of discussion, but it's a deal breaker for the companies that take the time to invest in it properly. In fact, given the volatile, unexpected nature of the business environment right now, there's probably never been a better time to implement sound business processes and...
Company values: how to get them right (and make them work for you)
September 15 2020 By Cleardata rob fedder
It was back in 2010 that I first did a company values exercise. I didn't think it would offer too much added-value to the business after all our vision was clear cut and our teams already highly efficient. But it was the 2000s - the years the dot.com bubble burst, the Enron scandal broke, and corporate governance was in the spotlight as never befor...
Need document shredding? Sign up for 12 months + get 3 months FREE
August 31 2020 By Cleardata
How does 3 months' FREE document shredding sound? Well, that's what we're offering you as a new Cleardata client. Simply sign a new 12-month contract and we'll give you 3 months' free* shredding at the end of your contract. A Cleardata contract means: Safe, secure and completely hassle-free document destruction (we do all the work for you) Signifi...
POPI is here - are you ready for it?
July 30 2020 By Rob Fedder popi act, popi, document storage, document destruction, rob fedder
With the national lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us all a little preoccupied, you might have missed the news that the Protection of Public Information (POPI) Act came into law on 1 July 2020. All businesses handling personal information have until 1 July 2021 to implement the necessary processes and procedures to ensure compl...
Our values drive everything we do
July 29 2020 By Cleardata
Here at Cleardata we take our role as custodian of sensitive company and customer data seriously. Everything we do is driven by our three core values. We are different Fuelled by optimism and passion for our colleagues and customers makes us stand out from our competitors. We own it Operating from an owner's mind-set, we take ownership of what we...
25% off your next Cleardata ad-hoc shredding booking
July 29 2020 By Cleardata
Lockdown levels got you confused? Here's one thing that's clear-cut right now: 25% off your next ad-hoc shredding booking with Cleardata. Whether you've got confidential documents in several locations as a result of remote-working staff, or just have a lot more documents than usual to shred, we're giving you a 25% discount on any ad-hoc shredding b...
Regular or remote: maximise productivity wherever your office is
June 09 2020 By Rob Fedder rob fedder, remote working
As we navigate this strange new business landscape we find ourselves in, we're all looking for ways to optimise the way we work. The truth is, from now onwards, most people won't work exclusively from one location, and will need to find effective ways to move between working from a conventional office to working from home. At the beginning of lockd...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 4 May 2020
May 04 2020 By Cleardata covid-19, coronavirus
We continue to face an enormous challenge as the coronavirus pandemic impacts just about every aspect of our lives. We are very much part of our clients' business continuity plans and protect information for millions of people. We're monitoring local conditions in our territories of operation very closely and will adjust as needed. In South Africa,...
What document destruction service do you need when you return to work?
April 30 2020 By Cleardata
What document destruction service do you need when you return to work? Part of your return-to-work strategy needs to include document destruction. Protect your workplace and your sensitive business and customer data while reducing back-to-work clutter with our secure document destruction services. Choose from our convenient on-site document destruc...
Planning your return-to-work strategy? Here's why it must include confidential document destruction
April 30 2020 By Rob Fedder back-to-work, document destruction, identity theft, popi, compliance, rob fedder
As we move from level five to level four in the risk-adjusted national lockdown, many businesses will resume operations next week while others make preparations for when they can once again open their doors. Although sanitising workplaces for employee safety and updating business policies, procedures and continuity plans are all critical aspects of...
5 ways to manage confidential documents when working from home
April 08 2020 By Rob Fedder rob fedder, remote working, work from home
Working from home is not a new trend exclusive to millennials, it's a practice essential for the survival of most businesses during these extraordinary times. Just a quick glance at the internet reveals much inspiration and advice for the new work-from-home employee. There are articles about creating a dedicated workspace at home, following a nor...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - 27 March 2020
March 26 2020 By Cleardata
Together, we are facing an enormous challenge as the coronavirus pandemic impacts just about every aspect of our lives. We are very much part of our clients' business continuity plans and protect information for millions of people. We're monitoring local conditions in our territories of operation very closely and will adjust as needed. In South Afr...
Letter to all clients in regard to Corona Virus (COVID-19)
March 23 2020 By Cleardata
With the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) being declared a pandemic and with increasing cases being reported worldwide, our greatest concern as Cleardata is to protect our customers and staff and to do our part to contain the spread of the virus as best we can whilst continuing to provide our customers with uninterrupted service. Cleardata, its clien...
Does your document shredding practice comply with POPI?
March 10 2020 By Cleardata
Well, if you're a Cleardata client, then yes it does! We were the first document destruction service provider in South Africa to offer shredding solutions that complied with all the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. As a business storing or handling customer data, you have to ensure this personal information is secu...
Still using office shredders to dispose of your workplace documents?
March 03 2020 By Cleardata
Your confidential company and customer information is at risk. To safely destroy sensitive paper-based documents, you need a high-performance document destruction solution from Cleardata - SA's leading provider of secure document disposal services. Cleardata uses world-class systems and state-of-the-art cross-cutting technology to deliver the most ...