1.Control by individual companies is difficult because processing goes on at a remote location.
2.Documentation strictly adhered to, to ease the understanding of the system, whose developers might not be available during the running of the system. This is especially in a situation where bureaux develop and implements the system.
3.Confidential information's security is at risk and the cost of using the bureaux services should be carefully weighed out against the cost of using an in-house set up as an alternative. In most cases, the use of bureaux services may be expensive, especially in the long term.
4.A Periodic audit is necessary, because transportation of data or information from the organization to the bureau promises or vice versa, may pose problems such as fraud.
5.The users of bureaux services have got no control over their jobs once they are submitted to the bureaux.
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