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Security Standards

Shredders Security Standards

Paper shredders fall into six levels of security level 1 (lowest) to level 6 (highest) as defined in DIN32757. These levels have been defined under different considerations about information media and security required. For normal home use then a lower level of security is suitable. For an office where information such as personnel and wage documents are being disposed, then a higher level (cross cut shredder model) would be suitable.


Level 1

Description:

Best for low level security – general paperwork

Usage:

For shredding general internal document like vouchers, forms, etc

Cutting:

12 mm strips

Standard Measurement:

3/8” Strip Cut

Level 2

Description:

Ideal for Everyday documents

Security Level
Usage:

For internal documents such as notes, invoices, printouts, photo-copies

Cutting:

6 mm strips

Standard Measurement:

1/4” Strip Cut

Level 3

Description:

Designed for Confidential documents

Security Level
Usage:

For confidential documents, such as company internal documents, personal data

Cutting:

2 mm strips (Confidential)

Standard Measurement:

1/16” Strip Cut

Level 4

Description:

Designed for Sensitive documents

Security Level
Usage:

For secret documents, such as documents and files relevant to the safeguarding of personal livelihood or a company's existence.

Cutting:

2 x 15 mm particles (Commercially Sensitive)

Standard Measurement:

1/6” x 9/16-5/8” Cross Cut

Level 5

Description:

Designed for Top Secret - Secret documents

Security Level
Usage:

Designed and approved by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Canadian R.C.M.P. for top secret shredding. Ideal for high-security requirements.

Cutting:

0.8 x 12 mm particles (Top Secret or Classified)

Standard Measurement:

1/32” x 3/8-1/2” Cross Cut

Level 6

Description:For Highest Security - (Not DIN listed- this level of security is not listed in DIN32757 standardsSecurity Level
Usage:

This is the highest level of shredder security currently available. Backed by the U.S. government and the NSA. Ultra secure shredding for the most sensitive documents.

Cutting:

0.8 x 4 mm particles (Top Secret or Classified)

Standard Measurement:

1/32” x 5/32” Cross Cut