How does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) relate to shredders and shredding?

GDPR requires organisations to apply sound security practices to all electronic and paper-based personal data with respect to its collection, storage, access and disposal. Part of the requirement is to put plans in place for what should happen in the event of a breach. Whilst electronic data security has been prioritised by many organisations for many years, the security of paper based personal data is often neglected or overlooked. Statistics indicate that around 40% of data breaches may be paper based. A clear and firm document shredding policy is required supported by robust GDPR compliance process.

All potentially sensitive information of both a personal and business nature should be disposed of securely to avoid the risk of corporate fraud, identity fraud, industrial espionage and even international espionage – for example, if you are a contractor or supplier to the government, MOD, NATO, etc. Despite a great deal of publicity and adverse headlines, even now, many organisations and individuals still throw out confidential documents without thinking of the potential consequences should the files end up in the wrong hands. Since the Data Protection Act was passed in 1998, companies are obliged to protect hard copies of information on individuals or organisations that could put that person or organisation at risk should the information become public knowledge. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 2018 further increased the responsibility of businesses and organisations to protect the personal data of UK and EU citizens.

Why Oil Your Shredder?

All Paper Shredders need shredder oil to continue to function properly. It is very common for paper dust to build up inside of the cutting assembly. After time, this sediment can become packed together like cement. Oil serves to soften this packed dust, which allows the movement of the cutting head. The proper movement of this head will push the dust out of the paper shredder. The finer the cut the paper shredder makes, the more oil it will need. Small particle cut shredders and high security specification machines require a lot of oil. Paper shredders, as with all electromechanical equipment, will not operate efficiently unless they are properly maintained. Periodic oiling is necessary to allow the shredder to operate at maximum efficiency. Frequency of oiling will vary greatly with the volume of use and the shred size. A shredder with a 5.8mm shred width used only 1 to 2 hours per week will only require a weekly oiling. A crosscut shredder, however, should be oiled every 1/2 hour of shredding time. The procedure for oiling a shredding machine is very simple and can be done by any operator. The oil is either packaged in a squeeze bottle or in pre-impregnated sheets. Always switch the machine off at the mains point before applying liquid oil. Oil from a squeeze bottle can be applied directly onto the cutting head in a fine stream. This is done through the paper entry throat. Take 1-2 seconds to oil from one side of the opening to the other. Run the machine in reverse for about 10-15 seconds to allow the oil to transfer to all parts of the cutting head. The final step is to shred a few sheets of paper to remove any excess oil. Alternatively, impregnated shredder oil sheets can be shredded like an ordinary sheet of paper to apply the oil. Some shredders come equipped with an oil reservoir and apply the oil to the cutters automatically as it is needed. This reservoir should be topped up as and when necessary from a squeeze bottle. Shredder oil is the only lubricant which should be used on your shredder. Shredder oil is of special formulation which leaves no residue on the cutters. Other oils will attract paper dust and in turn clog the cutting head.

NPSA (Formerly CPNI) Approved Shredders

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NPSA (formerly CPNI) stands for National Protective Security Authority and is the government authority for protective security advice to the UK national infrastructure. Its role is to protect national security by helping to reduce the vulnerability of the national infrastructure to terrorism and other threats. It is accountable to the Director General of MI5. NPSA has evaluated and given approval to certain makes and models of shredder as meeting the NPSA Standard – Secure Destruction of Sensitive Items. The NPSA shredders in this section of our website have been evaluated and approved as meeting the NPSA standard and are therefore authorised to carry the NPSA Trademark.

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HSM HSM Securio P44i P6 Crypto Cut High Performance Shredder - WITH SEPARATE OMDD (Optical Media) SLOT & METAL DETECTION - 3 Year Warranty, 1875121N

Sheet Capacity - 19. Security Level - P-6 & O-6. Bin size - 205L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, very high performance shredder. 3 operating modes: Silent; Standard and Performance. High resolution, touch-screen control panel. Separate optical media slot & metal detection. 3-year warrranty.

Our Price £4,785.00 (Excl. Tax)

£5,742.00 Incl. Tax

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HSM HSM Securio P44i P7 Crypto Cut High Performance Shredder - WITH SEPARATE OMDD (Optical Media) SLOT & METAL DETECTION - 3 Year Warranty, 1874121N

Sheet Capacity - 11. Security Level - P-7 & O-6. Bin size - 205L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, very high performance shredder. 3 operating modes: Silent; Standard and Performance. High resolution, touch-screen control panel. Separate optical media slot & metal detection. 3-year warrranty.

Our Price £5,215.00 (Excl. Tax)

£6,258.00 Incl. Tax

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HSM HSM 450 P5 Micro Cut Powerline Hopper-Feed Shredder, 1688144

Sheet Capacity - 32. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 290L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, made in Germany. For centralised use in large companies & organisations. Delivery: 5 weeks.

Price From £6,900.00 (Excl. Tax)

£8,280.00 Incl. Tax

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HSM HSM Powerline FA500 Industrial 1.9 x 15mm P5 Micro Cut Shredder, 1993114

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 530L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, high-throughput industrial shredder for very high volumes. Delivery: 5 weeks.

Original Price: £27,226.00

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£30,158.40 Incl. Tax

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HSM HSM Powerline SP5080 1.9 x 15mm P5 Micro Cut Industrial Shredder/Baler Combi, 2993209134

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-5. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, high-throughput industrial shredder/baler combi for very high volumes. Delivery: 5 weeks.

Original Price: £34,292.00

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£41,037.60 Incl. Tax

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