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Don't forget GDPR compliance includes physical documents. It's not just online records

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stays in force despite Brexit. Any information that is considered personal under the GDPR must be kept secure. This obviously requires your data systems to be secure but also all your hard copy documents containing personal information.

KEEP YOUR HARD COPY DOCUMENTS LOCKED UP SAFE - IT IS EASY, QUICK & INEXPENSIVE

For a fraction of the cost in time and money spent on Cyberprotection, why not ensure that your hard copy documents are safe by checking that all pedestals, cupboards and cabinets are kept locked when not in use.

MAKE SURE YOUR CABINETS, PEDESTALS & LOCKERS ALL HAVE KEYS

If you don't have keys for all your furniture just call KEYSPLEASE and let us know the number on the locks, or even type the numbers on our website and order the keys online. We will send replacements right away for you. Obtaining keys now and insisting that drawers are locked is a simple and immediate action that you can take to improve your security.

How To Replace Lost Keys

Please see below our quick and simple video on how to replace lost keys.

How to drill a lock

Sometimes, there's not enough information to find the right key. In this case, you can drill the lock which should destroy it without damaging the furniture. You can then send the lock into us for match up and supply a replacement.

Drilling open a filing cabinet lock requires the right tools and safety precautions. You'll need an electric drill, cobalt or titanium drill bits, safety goggles, a center punch, hammer, flathead screwdriver, and pliers. Begin by wearing safety goggles and inspecting the lock. Use a center punch and hammer to create an indentation in the center of the lock cylinder, guiding the drill bit.

Start with a small drill bit (1/8-inch or 3/16-inch), drilling slowly and steadily into the lock cylinder. Increase the bit size if needed, continuing until you feel the resistance lessen, indicating the pins are destroyed. Use a flathead screwdriver to turn the lock; if it's still stuck, use pliers to remove any remaining lock parts.

Please see the following video for further details.