What is DIN security level?

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What is DIN security level?

These tell you how strong the level of security is by the size of shred. Ranging from DIN 1 to DIN 7, the higher the number, the smaller the shred size and the greater the security will be.

What are the different security levels for shredders?

Shredder Level P-1: Starting From the Top.

  • Level P-2: Slightly Thinner Strips.
  • Shredder Level P-3: Stepping Things Up.
  • Shredder Level P-4: Cross-Cut for Double Protection.
  • Shredder Level P-5: A Smaller Cross-Cut.
  • Shredder Level P-6: More Secure But Less Common.
  • Shredder Level P-7: The Pinnacle of Protection.

    • What is P3 security level?

    Level P-3 = ≤ 320 mm² particles or ≤ 2 mm wide strips of any length (For highly sensitive documents and personal data subject to high protection requirements, purchase order, order confirmations or delivery notes with address data)

    Is P4 shredder good?

    P2 shredders are great for general and/or personal shredding purposes, and to keep your home or office nice and clean. P3 and P4, shredders are for dealing with more important documents. You’ll see these in a lot of office buildings because they’re great for shredding mildly confidential paperwork.

    What is P 4 security level?

    P-4 shreds an A4 document into 400 pieces. Ideal for bank statements and business confidential documents. P-3 shreds an A4 document into 200 pieces. General day to day documents containing sensitive data such as addresses.

    What level of shredder do I need?

    These strips can vary in size from 12mm wide to 2mm wide. Strip-cut shredders require less cutting than cross-cut shredders….3. The 7 security levels of the DIN 66399.

    Security levels:
    Protection class 1 1, 2 & 3
    Protection class 2 3, 4 & 5
    Protection class 3 5, 6 & 7

    What is P5 security shredder?

    A P-5 shredder is a micro-cut shredding machine that offers a high level of data security. We recommend shredding highly sensitive documents (DIN Protection Class 2 and 3). These shredders shred A4 documents diagonally into at least 2,000 particles with a particle size of 30 mm² / 0.05 in².

    Is Fellowes a good shredder?

    The Fellowes Powershred 99Ci 100% Jam Proof Cross-Cut Shredder is an excellent heavy-duty shredder. It’s speedy, has high paper capacity, can shred a variety of materials, and can operate for a long time before needing a break.

    What is P-4 security level?