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.

Cross Cut Shredders

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Cross cut shredders (also known as confetti cut) create small particles of paper. These particles of paper vary in size from security level P1 10mm x 80mm to security level P7 1mm x 5mm. Cross cut shredders are able to provide more security to shredded documents than a strip-cut shredder. The shredded waste has less volume, thus requiring less emptying and trips to the bin. Micro-cut; high-security micro-cut; and crypto cut are all also forms of cross-cut with progressively smaller particle sizes for greater security.

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Rexel Rexel Momentum X308 Home Office P3 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 8. Security Level - P-3. Bin size - 15L. Max. Run-time - 3 minutes. Smart, modern home office shredder - ideal for 1 light user.

Original Price: £70.00

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX50 P4 Cross Cut Home & Home Office Shredder - 9 Sheet, 17 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 9. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 17L. Max. Run-time - 5 minutes. Perfect for moderate use by one user in the home and home office. Featuring patented Safety Lock for added safety protection. 3-year warranty.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX45 P4 Cross Cut Home & Home Office Shredder - 8 Sheet, 17 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 8. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 17L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Perfect for moderate use by one user in the home and home office. Featuring patented Safety Lock feature for added safety protection. 3-year warranty.

Original Price: £71.00

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred M-7Cm Home Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 6. Security Level - P-3. Bin size - 13L. Max. Run-time - 4 minutes. For occasional use in the home. Also shreds staples and credit cards.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX41 P4 Cross Cut Home & Home Office Shredder - 8 Sheet, 17 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 8. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 17L. Max. Run-time - 5 minutes. Perfect for moderate use by one user in the home and home office. Mini-cut for greater security. Featuring patented Safety Lock for added safety protection. 3-year warranty.

Our Price £71.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM HSM shredstar X5 P4 Cross Cut Home Office Shredder, 1043821

Sheet Capacity - 5. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 18L. Max. Run-time - 4 minutes. Entry level personal/home office model designed for 1 user. Shreds Paper, Staples, CDs & Credit Card. 2-year warranty.

Our Price £74.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM shredstar X10 P4 Cross Cut Small Office CD Shredder.

HSM HSM shredstar X10 P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder, 1045811

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 20L. Max. Run-time - 7 minutes. Personal/home office model designed for 1 user. Also shreds staples, CDs & credit cards. 2-year warranty.

Original Price: £100.00

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Rexel Rexel Momentum X406 Home Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 6. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 15L. Max. Run-time - 3 minutes. Smart, modern design - ideal for 1 user.

Our Price £77.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX70 P4 Cross Cut Home & Home Office Shredder - BLACK - 11 Sheet, 18 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 11. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 18L. Max. Run-time - 5 minutes. Perfect for moderate use by one user in the home and home office. Featuring patented Safety Lock for added safety protection. 3-year warranty.

Our Price £81.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX70 P4 Cross Cut Home & Home Office Shredder - WHITE - 11 Sheet, 18 Litre Bin

Our Price £81.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX65 P4 Cross Cut Home & Home Office Shredder - 10 Sheet, 22 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 22L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Ideal for regular use in home and home office environments. Featuring patented SafeSense® Technology for added safety in the home. 3-year warranty.

Our Price £89.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Leitz Leitz IQ Home & Small Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Stylish with compact size & anti-jam. Ideal for home office or light duty small office users. Simple intuitive controls.

Original Price: £105.00

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Rexel Rexel Momentum X312 Small Office P3 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 12. Security Level - P-3. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Smart, modern design with anti-jam - ideal for up to 2 light users.

Our Price £109.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Leitz Leitz IQ Slimline Home & Small Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Stylish with a compact slim size for easy positioning. Ideal for the home and small office user.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 60Cs Small Office P3 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-3. Bin size - 22L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. For individual use. SafeSense® technology automatically stops the shredder when touched.

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Rexel Rexel Momentum X312-SL Slimline Small Office P3 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 12. Security Level - P-3. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Smart, space-saver design with anti-jam - ideal for up to 2 light users.

Our Price £116.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM HSM shredstar X6pro P5 Micro Cut Small Office Shredder, 1046111

Sheet Capacity - 6. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 20L. Max. Run-time - 7 minutes. Entry level personal/home office model designed for 1 user. Also shreds staples, CDs & credit cards. Micro-cut. 2-year warranty.

Original Price: £132.00

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Rexel Rexel Momentum X410 Small Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Smart, modern design with anti-jam - ideal for up to 2 light users.

Our Price £118.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Rexel Rexel ProMax QS REX823 Small Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 8. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 15 minutes. Automatic anti-jam system with manual reverse. Overheat LED warning light.

Our Price £118.00 (Excl. Tax)

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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 £118.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Rexel Rexel Momentum X410-SL Slimline Small Office P4 Cross Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 10. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 23L. Max. Run-time - 6 minutes. Smart, space-saver design with anti-jam - ideal for up to 2 light users.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX85 P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder - 12 Sheet, 19 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 12. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 19L. Max. Run-time - 20 minutes. Ideal for frequent use in small and home office environments. Featuring patented SafeSense® Technology for added safety in the home. 3-year warranty.

Our Price £132.00 (Excl. Tax)

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred LX200 P4 Cross Cut Small Office Shredder - 12 Sheet, 22 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 12. Security Level - P-4. Bin size - 22L. Max. Run-time - 10 minutes. 100% Jam Proof performance. SafeSense® Technology for added safety. Efficiency Meter. 3-year warranty.

Original Price: £183.00

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 10M Home Office P5 Micro Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 8. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 19L. Max. Run-time - 10 minutes. For moderate use in the home office or light use in the small office. Smaller micro-cut particles provide superior protection.

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