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.

Fellowes Powershred 225Mi Heavy Duty P5 Micro Cut Shredder - 18 Sheet, 60 Litre Bin

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Fellowes Powershred 225Mi Heavy Duty P5 Micro Cut Shredder - 18 Sheet, 60 Litre Bin

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Sheet Capacity - 18. Security Level - P-5. Bin size - 60L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. For medium size departments. 100% Jam Proof. SafeSense® Technology. 3-year warranty.

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For medium size departments - 100% Jam Proof eliminates paper jams and powers through tough jobs.

SUPERIOR SECURITY SHREDDING - The 225Mi micro-cut paper shredder can shred 18 sheets (70gsm) at once per pass into 2 x 12mm micro-cut particles (Superior security DIN P-5), so you can be sure that your highly confidential documents have been shredded securely
100% JAM PROOF - To avoid frustration whilst shredding the 225Mi is 100% Jam Proof which prevents paper jams and powers through misfeeds ensuring stress-free shredding in busy offices spaces
CONTINUOUS RUNTIME - The 225Mi will shred continuously, meeting the demand for constant high capacity shredding in large office environments
SHRED SAFELY - This Fellowes paper shredder features patented Safesense Technology, which stops your 225Mi from shredding when hands touch the paper entry making it ideal for safely shredding your documents
SLEEP MODE - The 225Mi's sleep mode shuts down the shredder after 2 minutes of inactivity
DURABLE SHREDDING MACHINE - Fellowes shredders are built to last, the paper shredders powerful cutters will not only shred your documents into unreadable pieces, but it can shred staples, paper clips, credit cards and CD's too (Only insert CDs through the separate throat)
EASILY MOVE YOUR SHREDDER - This shredder has castor wheels, allowing you to easily move your paper shredder to a convenient place for shredding and also allows you to put your shredder away when not in use
EASY TO DISPOSE OF PAPER WASTE - For disposal of your micro-cut shredders paper waste, the 225Mi paper shredder features a generous 60 Litre pull-out bin. Simply pull the bin out to access and remove the waste
MAINTAINING YOUR SHREDDER - All shredders require oil for peak performance. If not oiled, a machine may experience diminished sheet capacity, intrusive noise when shredding and undue stress on the gears. To avoid these issues, we recommend you oil your shredder each time you empty your waste bin with Fellowes shredder oil or lubricant sheets
WARRANTY - The 225Mi paper shredder comes with a 2 year warranty (Register for an additional year at Fellowes.com) and a 7-year cutter warranty, including access to top quality customer support to help with any queries you may have

Product Sku	4620201
Item barcode	043859642731
Weight	29 kg
Machine warranty	3 years
Cutter warranty	7 years
Duty Cycle	Continuous duty
Shred Speed	5m/min.
Security Level	P-5
Auto Feed Sheet Capacity	N/A
Sheet Capacity 80gsm	18
Sheet Capacity 70gsm	19
Dimensions H x W x D	810 x 450 x 450mm
Waste Volume	60
Shred Size	2 x 12mm
Feed Width	240mm
Duty Cycle Approx	Continuous duty
Shred Speed	5m/min.
Brand	Fellowes

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