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.

Kobra SSD High Security Disintegrator - Shreds Solid State Drives, Smartphones, Memory Sticks, Tablets, Circuit Boards, CDs/DVDs & More

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Kobra SSD High Security Disintegrator - Shreds Solid State Drives, Smartphones, Memory Sticks, Tablets, Circuit Boards, CDs/DVDs & More.

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Security Level - O-7. Bin size - 35L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. SSD/HDD & device shredder capable of destroying hard drives, smartphones, memory sticks, iPads, USB memory devices, pen drives, tablets, circuit boards, credit cards & much more. Built to order - allow around 8 working weeks for delivery.

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The Kobra SSD is a solid state drives/devices shredder capable of destroying Solid State Drives, Solid State SIM Cards, Flash Drives, Circuit Boards, Enterprise Solid State Drives, Cell Phones, Tablets, USB Pen Drives, USB memory devices, flash memory IC chips, CPU chips with internal ROM and/or flash memory, CD/DVD/Blu-ray disks**.

Shredded material is reduced to sand-like texture particles. The Kobra SSD reaches and exceeds NSA/EPL 9-12 requirements for the destruction of solid state devices and is NSA approved.

The Kobra SSD is equipped with an integrated internal 38 litres state-of-the-art HEPA air filtration system to insure a clean, safe and comfortable operating environment. The air filtration system continuously transports air from different areas inside the machine including the feed port and filters the air through a HEPA filter to capture and contain any harmful materials used in the manufacturing of ICs.

The SSD is supported by heavy duty lockable, double wheel casters for maximum mobility in the work area.

Easy access 240x25 mm feed port is designed with a safety brush covering the complete opening for safety and ease of feed operation.

Lockable feed hopper cover prevents unauthorised access to the contents of the hopper once material is fed into the machine.

Features on the Kobra SSD include electronic safety lock out and shut down monitoring systems for bin access door, air filtration system access door and feed hopper, automatic reverse in case of accidental jam, two stage destruction operation with a large 180 mm diameter 16 blade grinders second stage for complete and reliable destruction, indicator display to keep the operator informed of machineâs operating status, front mounted large lockable emergency stop switch for safety.

Electronic monitoring system continuously adjusts the operation of both stages for reliable synchronous operation. Please note the Kobra SSD is designed specically for solid state devices PCBs, credit cards, DVDs and CDs. Shredding of other materials will damage the unit. Output may vary depending on size and density of devices and supply voltage.

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Product Sku	99938
Item barcode	8026064999380
Weight	500 kg
Machine warranty	1 year
Cutter warranty	Lifetime
Duty Cycle	Continuous
Shred Speed	N/A
Security Level	O-7
Auto Feed Sheet Capacity	N/A
Sheet Capacity 80gsm	N/A
Sheet Capacity 70gsm	N/A
Dimensions H x W x D	1210 x 1030 x 820mm
Waste Volume	35
Shred Size	Sand-like particles
Feed Width	N/A
Duty Cycle Approx	Continuous
Shred Speed	N/A
Brand	Kobra

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