Data Destruction is the key to the prevention of the breaches, but the risks are not to be underestimated by many organizations. The biggest problem is that Data Destruction may not be conducted uniformly by departments and some devices or files will not be properly processed. Such inconsistency usually results in data exposures. The other error is when Data Destruction is done through software wiping only without verifying the results and this leaves information to be recovered. Moreover, businesses occasionally subcontract Data Destruction to companies that have not verified their accolades or safety measures, which make them easier targets. To address such problems, the organizations need to adopt a single destruction policy which strictly defines the methods, duties, and verification procedures. Frequent audits will maintain the Data Destruction practices in accordance with the regulatory standards and internal guidelines. The legal protection is further enhanced by the use of certified destruction partners and documented destruction records give the documentation protection. These are the common pitfalls that companies should avoid and implement structured remedies to help them bolster their security stance and avoid expensive data breaches.