The standard takes into account a number of disciplines, including information security policy, organisation security, asset controls, personnel security, physical security, communication management, access controls, system deployment, continuity planning and compliance. 

Managing director Alan Mitchell said: "This accreditation demonstrates Blue’s commitment to client security particularly as we are increasing the amount of data processing and fulfilment month on month and a number of our blue-chip clients demanded it.

"The customers benefit as we print, process securely and mail in-house ensuring fast turnaround, reduced costs and minimum carbon footprint"

Blue Group already has ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. 

It tops off another positive year for the Harlow, Essex-based company, which increased its turnover from £8.5m to £10.8m, rising 80 places to 116 in the 2011 PrintWeek Top 500.