One-time shredding, also known as a one-time purge, is a secure document destruction service designed for businesses or individuals who need to eliminate a large volume of sensitive records all at once rather than on an ongoing schedule. This service is commonly used during office cleanouts, relocations, audits, or after reaching document retention limits, and it plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with privacy and data protection regulations such as HIPAA, PIPEDA, FACTA, and other industry-specific requirements.
By securely shredding outdated or unnecessary documents that contain personal, financial, or confidential information, organizations reduce the risk of data breaches, identity theft, and non-compliance penalties.
A one-time purge ensures that documents are destroyed in accordance with approved retention policies, often with secure chain-of-custody procedures and a certificate of destruction for compliance verification, helping organizations demonstrate due diligence while freeing up valuable office space and protecting sensitive information.
