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.

Auto Feed Shredders / Automatic Shredders

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Auto Feed Shredders / Automatic Shredders are great for a "walk-away" shredding experience. They feature a cassette or tray that can be loaded with a stack of paper up to the stated capacity. For more information about auto-feed shredders and the differences between auto-feed and manual shredders, click here to read our blog guide.

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Fellowes Fellowes Automax 80M 80 Sheet AUTO FEED Small Office P4 Mini Cut Shredder - 17 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 80. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 17L. Max. Run-time - 7 minutes. Auto-Feed & mini-cut for greater security than standard cross cut. 3-year warranty.

Our Price £119.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed 45X 45 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Home Office Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 45. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 20L. Max. Run-time - 10 minutes. Cross cut shredder automatically shreds up to 45 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

Our Price £168.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Fellowes Fellowes Automax 100M 100 Sheet AUTO FEED Small Office P4 Mini Cut Shredder - 23 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 15 minutes. Auto-Feed & mini-cut for greater security than standard cross cut. 3-year warranty.

Our Price £171.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 50X 50 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Home Office Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 50. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 20L. Max. Run-time - 10 minutes. Cross cut shredder automatically shreds up to 50 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

Our Price £184.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 100X 100 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - 20 minutes. Cross cut shredder automatically shreds up to 100 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

Our Price £232.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM HSM Securio AF100 100 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 6. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 25L. Max. Run-time - 3 minutes. Small office model designed for up to 2 users.

Our Price £238.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 100M 100 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Small Office Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - 20 minutes. Micro cut shredder automatically shreds up to 100 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

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Leitz Leitz IQ AutoFeed 100 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - 20 minutes. Ideal for the small office. Automatically shreds up to 100 A4 sheets at a time. Just insert your stack, close the lid and get on with your day.

Our Price £268.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Fellowes Fellowes Automax 150C 150 Sheet AUTO FEED Small Office P3 Cross Cut Shredder - 32 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-3. Bin size - 32L. Max. Run-time - 10 minutes. Features AccuFeed Technology. Simply load it, push the button and walk away. 3-year warranty.

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 150X 150 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 44L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Cross cut shredder automatically shreds up to 150 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

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Fellowes Fellowes Automax 200C 200 Sheet AUTO FEED Small Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder - 32 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 200. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 32L. Max. Run-time - 12 minutes. Features AccuFeed Technology. Simply load it, push the button and walk away. 3-year warranty.

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Leitz Leitz IQ AutoFeed 100 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Small Office Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 100. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - 20 minutes. Ideal for the small office. Automatically shreds up to 100 A4 sheets at a time. Just insert your stack, close the lid and get on with your day.

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Fellowes Fellowes Automax 200M 200 Sheet AUTO FEED Small Office P5 Micro Cut Shredder - 32 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 200. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 32L. Max. Run-time - 12 minutes. Features AccuFeed Technology. Simply load it, push the button and walk away. 3-year warranty.

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Leitz Leitz IQ AutoFeed 150 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 44L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Ideal for the small office. Automatically shreds up to 150 A4 sheets at a time. Just insert your stack, close the lid and get on with your day.

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 150M 150 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Small Office Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 44L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Micro cut shredder automatically shreds up to 150 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

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HSM HSM Securio AF150 150 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Departmental Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Auto-Feed Department shredder featuring excellent, German-made quality. Ideal for up to 5 moderate users. 3-year warranty.

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HSM HSM Securio AF150 150 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Departmental Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Auto-Feed Department shredder featuring excellent, German-made quality. Ideal for up to 5 moderate users. 3-year warranty.

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 225X 225 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Departmental Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 225. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 60L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Cross cut shredder automatically shreds up to 225 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

Our Price £396.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM HSM Securio AF300 300 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Department Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 300. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Auto-Feed Department shredder featuring excellent, German-made quality. Ideal for up to 8 moderate users. 3-year warranty.

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Leitz Leitz IQ AutoFeed 150 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Small Office Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 150. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 44L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Ideal for the small office. Automatically shreds up to 150 A4 sheets at a time. Just insert your stack, close the lid and get on with your day.

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HSM HSM Securio AF350 350 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Department Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 350. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 35L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Auto-Feed Department shredder featuring excellent, German-made quality. Ideal for up to 8 moderate users. 3-year warranty.

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 225M 225 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Departmental Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 225. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 60L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Micro cut shredder automatically shreds up to 225 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation.

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HSM HSM Securio AF300 300 Sheet AUTO-FEED P5 Micro Cut Department Shredder - 3 Year Warranty

Sheet Capacity - 300. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Auto-Feed Department shredder featuring excellent, German-made quality. Ideal for up to 8 moderate users. 3-year warranty.

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Rexel Rexel Optimum AutoFeed+ 300X 300 Sheet AUTO-FEED P4 Cross Cut Departmental Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 300. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 60L. Max. Run-time - 1 hour. Cross cut shredder automatically shreds up to 300 x A4 sheets of paper at a time. Simple intuitive touch control buttons for easy operation. PIN code lock for ultimate confidence and security.

Our Price £473.00 (Excl. Tax)

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