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 400HS-6 High Security P7 Micro Cut Shredder

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Kobra 400HS-6 High Security P7 Micro Cut Shredder.

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Sheet Capacity - 8. Security Level - P-7. Bin size - 200L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Heavy duty, high security shredding with ENERGY SMART power-saving & auto-oiling. Delivery: 5 - 10 working days.

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Kobra 400HS-6 High Security Micro Cut Shredder
Powerful high security shredder with the highest capacity and a 400mm throat to shred high volumes of "Classified" and "Top Secret" documents. The special cut of 0.8x5 mm. meets the latest shredding Standards issued by the National Security Agency (NSA/CSS Specification 02-01) of the US Government. An A4 sheet of paper is shredded into around 20,000 micro-shreds which become absolutely unreadable even if special electronic optical microscopes are used. Tested and approved by many international Governments and Military Bodies, this shredder is also being used by the US Department of States, the CIA and the National Security Agency. Equipped with the "ENERGY SMART" system with optical illuminated indicator for zero power consumption in Stand-by mode and with a powerful 24 hour continuous duty motor. without overheating or duty cycle. KOBRA 400 HS-6 Auto-Oiler comes with an automatic oiling system as standard feature. Unlike other oilers from other manufacturers, KOBRA 400 HS-6 Auto-Oiler comes installed inside the shredding head with all internal components. The oil reservoir is also internal and is held in a special mounting bracket inside the shredder cabinet. The auto-oiler oils the cutting heads in specific timing intervals based on usage and will keep the cutting blades clean, lubricated and at their maximum efficiency at all times. The oiler will also activate a signal light on the operations panel and will notify the user when the oil level is low to guarantee continuous oiling operation.

o Very high security shredding, 0.8 x 5mm particle
o Automatic Oiling System: automatically lubricates cutting knives
o "ENERGY SMART" management system for power saving stand-by mode
o 24 hour continuous duty motor
o Heavy duty chain drive with steel gears "SUPER POTENTIAL POWER UNIT"
o Bin volume: 200L
o Steel cabinet mounted on casters
o Automatic Start/Stop through electronic eyes
o Automatic Stop when bag is full and electronic door safety switch
o Automatic Stop/Reverse/Clear in case of jams
o Motor thermal protection
o CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) Approved.
o 1-year warranty
o Allow 5 - 10 working days for delivery

Product Sku	99589
Item barcode	8026064995894
Weight	110 kg
Machine warranty	1 year
Cutter warranty	1 year
Duty Cycle	Continuous
Shred Speed	9m/min.
Security Level	P-7
Average Daily Sheet Capacity	2500
Auto Feed Sheet Capacity	N/A
Sheet Capacity 80gsm	8
Sheet Capacity 70gsm	10
Dimensions H x W x D	945 x 610 x 488mm
Waste Volume	200
Shred Size	0.8 x 5mm
Feed Width	400mm
Duty Cycle Approx	Continuous
Shred Speed	9m/min.
Brand	Kobra

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