Best Practices to avoid Dumpster Diving
- Implement a "clean desk" policy:Encourage employees to keep their desks clear of sensitive information when they are not actively working on it, and to secure it in a drawer or cabinet when they step away.
- Use shredders:Use shredders to securely destroy paper documents that contain sensitive information before disposing of them.
- Limit the amount of sensitive information:Minimize the amount of sensitive information that is printed and circulated, and encourage employees to store it electronically in secure locations.
- Destroy digital media:Use software to securely erase data from hard drives or other digital media before disposing of them.
- Use locked trash bins:Use locked trash bins to prevent unauthorized access to discarded materials.
- Train employees:Provide training to employees on the risks of Dumpster Diving and how to securely dispose of sensitive information.
- Conduct background checks:Conduct background checks on employees and contractors who will have access to sensitive information.
- Limit physical access:Restrict physical access to areas where sensitive information is stored or processed.
- Implement video surveillance: Implement video surveillance in areas where sensitive information is stored or processed.
- Monitor and audit:Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive information to detect and prevent unauthorized access.