Are Document Scanning Services Confidential?

Posted by Scott Kimura on Oct 19, 2016 11:00:00 AM

45840635_s.jpgSecrecy can make the difference between being the best, and being yesterday's news. In a world where prying eyes can steal trade secrets and sink corporations, your business needs document scanning services you can trust to keep your secrets locked down tight.

Confidentiality Inked In Stone

The confidentiality document scanning services provide should be well defined within the company's confidentiality agreement. The agreement will specify how the information will be processed and by whom. It will also cover protections such as non-disclosure agreements and protocols for storage and disposal of physical documents, to reporting security incidents and potential threats to the document owner. It is important to read these agreements thoroughly so that you understand the processes your documents will go through during the scanning phase and identify any potential weaknesses that may expose your data.

A reputable document service will have already foreseen most, if not all, of your concerns. This means that from the moment the document arrives to the moment it is digitised, strict controls will be set down to ensure that data security isn't compromised as you transform your paper documents into digital format.

Digital Protection You Can Trust

Technology evolves quickly, and thieves are highly skilled at identifying weaknesses in firewalls and other security measures. The best document scanning services invest the time and resources to stay one step ahead of onlookers eager to get a peek at your secrets. It's a continual process that requires dedication and determination. Companies that don't stay abreast of technological innovation and invest in upgrading their security systems place their clients at considerable risk to experience a data breach.

Digital protection also includes physical security of the document servers themselves. Break-ins, thefts, and missing computers can give thieves the gateway they need to access the information within the server room. A reputable document scanning service will invest heavily in physical security features including camera systems, access codes, and restricted access areas of the facility.

People You Can Rely On

Document scanning services depend on good people to get the job done. One bad apple is all it takes to spoil their efforts. For this reason, document scanning providers carefully vet and investigate employees prior to hiring. This involves a detailed review of background checks and police records to ensure that only people of the highest ethical standards and staunchest attention to detail ever have access to your documents. 

It is always advisable to research a document scanning service's reputation prior to signing an agreement. A company's experience and expertise is a good bell weather of the quality of the services they will provide you. Moreover, reviewing the company's record of integrity and data protection can help you determine whether they will be able to encapsulate your data behind digital protections you can trust and depend upon.

When everything comes together, document scanning services create multiple layers of security that help protect a company's documents. These layers create a warm blanket that insulates corporate secrets and confidential information from unwanted intrusions. When everything is locked down tight, you can rest assured that your documents and the information they contain will remain confidential and for your eyes only.

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