Clean Desk Policy

A Clean Desk Policy is a way to increase security by decreasing clutter. All important documents, confidential paperwork, books, and more are filed, locked away, or placed in a secure shredding bin for destruction. This helps reduce the chance of a security breach and can even help boost productivity.

A Clean Desk Policy: Security and Beyond

• Reduces clutter
• Strengthens security
• Reduces distractions
• Improves compliance

A Clean Desk Policy makes it hard for malicious security breaches to happen in the office. All documents are secured or destroyed so you don’t have to worry about them falling into the wrong hands. Combined with a Shred-All Policy, the Clean Desk Policy can help create an incredibly secure environment for your business’s sensitive information.

How To Implement a Clean Desk Policy at Work

First, you have to get everyone on board. From entry-level positions to senior management, this needs to be a company-wide initiative. Education and follow-up are the most important aspects of a Clean Desk Policy. Letting your staff know why you are doing what you are doing is extremely important.

Once you have support for the policy, put it in writing and lead by example.

A Clean Desk Policy is just one part of your overall document security strategy.

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