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Forms processing, Data Capture and Recognition

Automatic Forms Processing and Data Capture

Reduce data entry costs with PaperMountains data capture and automatic forms processing. For an accurate, fast and reliable service.



Reduce Mail Shot Wastage

Capturing data on paper forms is very flexible, they are easy to distribute and the person completing them needs nothing more technical than a pen. The issues start to arise when getting what is written on the form into computer systems, this is a time consuming manual task and can tie up teams of data operators or other office staff.



Common Issues With Forms

Bad hand writing, rushed filling, even poor forms design all make it hard to accurately capture exactly what the person completing the form has written which can slow down the capture leave errors detrimental to business process and impact negatively on client confidence.

Let PaperMountains Take Away The Problems Of Forms Capture

PaperMountains document scanning bureau will scan and automatically capture the data on forms. Should it be required validation of the data is possible against existing data sources to give the highest possible accuracy. Problem documents are handled by our experienced data validation and quality teams.

Data Delivered Directly Into Existing Systems

Once the data is validated it is submitted to existing business systems in real time and statistics about the forms collated. Electronic images of the forms are available on-line instantly and linked to the data captured.

Plan Ahead Spend Less

Our consultants are able to assist with the design of forms to make them capture friendly, thereby reducing the on going cost of capturing the data from the completed forms.

Use the Chat, Contact Us Panel or CALL NOW ON 0808 281 1100 to find out more information about form scanning, automatic forms processing and forms data capture services.


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One Off Paper Shredding Service

One Off Paper Shredding Book a Single Collection Anywhere in London & the South East

  • We collect from your door, so you never need to travel or sort documents
  • No minimum load, whether you have one box or a hundred
  • Certificates issued and emailed, so your compliance records are ready the moment the job is done
  • Security-vetted staff and tracked vehicles keep your data protected in transit
  • Certified to GDPR and BSEN 15713 standards, with a certificate of destruction
  • Your documents are shredded and recycled, keeping waste out of landfill
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Employee Survey Processing: Paper, Digital and Pulse Surveys

In-house survey processing is slow, error-prone, and risks compromising respondent anonymity. PaperMountains takes over the entire process, from collection to clean, analysis-ready data delivered in your preferred format, on time and fully GDPR compliant.

  • Results arrive on time, every time, processed quickly and accurately to meet your deadlines.
  • Full GDPR compliance is built in at every stage, so your HR team can report with confidence.
  • Data is captured, validated, and delivered in your chosen format, ready for immediate analysis.
  • Works for paper, digital, and pulse surveys, covering every corner of your workforce.
  • Purpose-built for frontline, field-based, and offline teams who cannot complete surveys online.
  • Costs less than processing in-house, removing the admin burden from your HR function entirely.
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Confidential Shredding Console

Stop sensitive documents sitting on desks. Our lockable console keeps confidential paper secure from the moment it leaves your hands until it's destroyed.

  • Holds up to 30kg so collections are infrequent and disruption stays minimal
  • Tamper-proof security slot with deflector plate means documents cannot be retrieved once posted
  • Key-locked, robust construction so only authorised staff can open it
  • Sealed confidentiality sacks keep your paper secure right up to the point of destruction
  • Choice of colours means it sits discreetly in any office environment
  • Rent or buy to suit your budget and commitment level
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Regular Confidential Paper Destruction That Works Around Your Business

A regular collection of confidential documents should be the simplest part of your compliance routine. We handle the collection, destruction, and certification, so your team can get on with the work that actually needs their attention.

  • Scheduled collections that fit around your business
  • Choose the console or bin that suits your space
  • Cancel whenever you like, no long-term contract
  • Fixed, transparent pricing with no surprise charges
  • Fully GDPR and BS EN 15713 compliant, every time
  • All shredded paper is recycled, protecting the environment.
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Bulk Shredding Services

Large-volume confidential shredding, collected securely from your site

  • We collect any volume, from a single pallet to full lorry loads, so you never have to worry about scale.
  • Sacks and bins are provided at no extra cost, keeping your clearance simple from the start.
  • Security-vetted staff and tracked vehicles protect your documents from collection to destruction
  • Every load is certified and recycled, giving you a clear audit trail and a clean environmental record.
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden charges, so your budget stays exactly where you planned it.
  • Fully GDPR and BSEN 15713 compliant, with a certificate of destruction issued on completion.
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Tape & Media Destruction Service

Tape Drive and Media Destruction : Physical destruction for every format that holds sensitive data

  • Backup tapes hold full system snapshots. Deletion and overwriting do not meet GDPR requirements. We destroy them to a certified standard with a full audit trail.
  • Video and CCTV footage is personal data under UK data protection law. Unwiped tapes create liability long after the cameras are removed.
  • CDs and DVDs are easy to snap but the data survives. Physical shredding removes any possibility of recovery.
  • Floppy disks are decades old and frequently overlooked in storage. The data remains readable and remains your legal responsibility.
  • External hard drives hold enormous volumes of data. Formatting does not destroy it. Certified physical destruction does.
  • USB drives and memory sticks are the most commonly misplaced devices in any office. Only destruction holds up under an ICO investigation.

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