Office Relocation: Security of Documents
Securing Data & Documents during an Office Relocation
Securing your valuable data, documents and files during an office relocation needs to be given careful consideration. The business data and documents you rely on are a tremendous asset to your business - and are often crucial to its success and even ability to operate.
Before you embark on an IT Relocation, it is important to make a secure back-up of your data and network drive, and store the back-up copy at an off site secure data centre, or away from the office move so it can be easily retrieved in the event of an IT disaster. IT disasters like this are few and far between, but if they do happen, it is often the cause of neglect or poor planning. But by making these secure contingencies, you can prevent the worse from happening and at least have peace of mind!
If you are moving important documents and files to the new office that are of high value or contain sensitive information, these need to be discussed with your moving company. They will be able to pack these items seperately, and more securely, and ensure they are given due care and consideration throughout the move.
Often during an office relocation you will come across documents and files that you no longer need but need to be secure destruction. There are companies who specialize in this and your Office Moving Company will be able to advise you, or may provide this service.
The IT Relocation Checklist provides valuable information on how to store and secure valuable data and documents throughout the office move.
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