We normally think of paper shredders as being operated by electricity and of the size of a trash can. If that size is too big, due to limited space available and you need to safely destroy documents that you do not want to share with anyone, you can consider the hand-held paper shredder.
A device that resembles a mutant pair of scissors is called the shredder hand. It is something that appears to be out of a horror movie, but is an ideal choice for those with limited space. Since it is manually operated, just like a pair of scissors, there is no need for an electric connection or a battery. A possible addition to your collection of tools for arts and crafts as well! The hand-held paper shredder can be an effective device for people living in boarding houses, studio apartments and such limited spaces, to destroy sensitive documents as a protective precaution. Something to be kept out of reach of children, an Aihon shredder with nine connected blades is available for $17.
If the use of batteries does not bother you, you can upgrade to the next stage, a battery operated, hand-held shredder, small enough to be stored in your desk drawer or your suitcase. At a price of about $13, many of these can be bought and kept at different locations to avoid lugging one around with you. One each for the car and kitchen, another for the office and so on.
There is another device that can be called a hand-held shredder though it does not come with a waste bin. The Royal JS55 strip cut shredder is available at $16.50. It does come with an automatic on and off switch and can handle five sheets of paper at a time.
With the hand-held shredder you need not worry about disposing of the waste. Once destroyed, all that you need to do is to find any trash bin and dump the waste there.
Children could be entertained by asking them to participate in the shredding process to help out Mom or Dad. This of course needs to be done under careful supervision to avoid accidents and the destruction of unnecessary things like the cat's tail! The shredder must be stored out of reach of children and their curiosity.
Some shredders in alluring shapes resembling cows, elephants, hippos, frogs and pandas are also available and can be bought as gifts. They are bound to raise a smile on the receiver's face and are sure to brighten up an office or a desk. Priced at about $13, they are crank operated and so are limited to the extent of the strength in your hands. They also double as pencil sharpeners and can be gifted to students.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Friday, 26 March 2010
Confetti Paper Shredders – Very Secure
Corporate espionage and theft of identity have made it necessary to protect confidential and sensitive information for individuals as well as businesses. Shredders that meet the required levels of security classification can only ensure such protection. The confetti paper shredder destroys documents so effectively and meet most security standards. Why are they so effective? Let us see.
When shredders began to be used, strip cut shredders were found to be adequate. With increased security levels, they have been found wanting as thieves can reassemble shredded documents into readable ones and access confidential information.
The confetti shredder is designed with twin shafts that rotate in tandem. Cutter disks are located on each shaft for cutting. This design is very effective in reducing sheets of paper into tiny pieces for easy disposal and offers a much higher level of security and document protection than the strip cut method.
With advancing technology, confetti cut shredders has more or less become the standard. With attractive pricing, reviewers suggest that the purchase of a confetti cut shredder is a better choice than a strip cut shredder. Security being the reason for shredding, why settle for a less effective method?
Apart from documents, CDs and floppy disks containing sensitive data and back-up files also need to be destroyed from time to time by businesses, governments and the armed forces. Confetti shredders slice through these with ease.
Waste output from the confetti shredder is in tiny pieces and this makes collection in the waste bin followed by removal via bags very efficient. The compact volume of waste makes disposal easy and secure.
The Powershred series of shredders from Fellowes offers high quality and convenient features. If you work from home or run a small business, this model will be ideal for you. Varying from light-duty up to high capacity heavy-duty office models, there are ten models, priced reasonably and very popular. You can buy them from Wal Mart or Office Depot.
Since the waste generated in confetti shredding is compact, less frequent change of collection bags results in savings in cost and time for replacement. You might need to run the shredders in reverse to clear up jams, which are normal. Regular lubrication, say once a month, or more frequently, depending on the volume of work handled is required. User manuals will guide you as to how to do it.
Theft of identity seems to be a common topic of discussions now days. Under the circumstances, it makes sense that you have an effective shredding system in place whether you work from home, or run a business. Other methods of protection are being studied and implemented, but shredding seems to top the list of actions to be taken.
The confetti paper shredder is effective and is recognized as an efficient method to make disposed documents useless to identity thieves. Their popularity and good customer reviews show that they work well. Make your next shredder a confetti paper shredder for maximum security.
When shredders began to be used, strip cut shredders were found to be adequate. With increased security levels, they have been found wanting as thieves can reassemble shredded documents into readable ones and access confidential information.
The confetti shredder is designed with twin shafts that rotate in tandem. Cutter disks are located on each shaft for cutting. This design is very effective in reducing sheets of paper into tiny pieces for easy disposal and offers a much higher level of security and document protection than the strip cut method.
With advancing technology, confetti cut shredders has more or less become the standard. With attractive pricing, reviewers suggest that the purchase of a confetti cut shredder is a better choice than a strip cut shredder. Security being the reason for shredding, why settle for a less effective method?
Apart from documents, CDs and floppy disks containing sensitive data and back-up files also need to be destroyed from time to time by businesses, governments and the armed forces. Confetti shredders slice through these with ease.
Waste output from the confetti shredder is in tiny pieces and this makes collection in the waste bin followed by removal via bags very efficient. The compact volume of waste makes disposal easy and secure.
The Powershred series of shredders from Fellowes offers high quality and convenient features. If you work from home or run a small business, this model will be ideal for you. Varying from light-duty up to high capacity heavy-duty office models, there are ten models, priced reasonably and very popular. You can buy them from Wal Mart or Office Depot.
Since the waste generated in confetti shredding is compact, less frequent change of collection bags results in savings in cost and time for replacement. You might need to run the shredders in reverse to clear up jams, which are normal. Regular lubrication, say once a month, or more frequently, depending on the volume of work handled is required. User manuals will guide you as to how to do it.
Theft of identity seems to be a common topic of discussions now days. Under the circumstances, it makes sense that you have an effective shredding system in place whether you work from home, or run a business. Other methods of protection are being studied and implemented, but shredding seems to top the list of actions to be taken.
The confetti paper shredder is effective and is recognized as an efficient method to make disposed documents useless to identity thieves. Their popularity and good customer reviews show that they work well. Make your next shredder a confetti paper shredder for maximum security.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Paper Shredder Security Ratings
A system to measure the effectiveness of paper shredders was felt necessary as paper shredders are an important defense against theft of identity and personal data. Strip cutting shredders produce strips of waste paper that can be reassembled by determined thieves and investigators. Since the purpose of shredding is to attain a level of security, ratings have now been developed to reflect the effectiveness of shredders. Given below is a look at the security rating system that can assist you to set up a secure paper-shredding system for the home or business user. The criteria of the program will depend on the importance and sensitivity of the documents that need to be destroyed.
Personal details such as names, addressws, phone numbers, social security numbers, date of birth etc, are basic and will need to be fully protected. FACTA has given guidelines that require such personal information must be destroyed adequately and has approved shredding as an acceptable choice.
Another method of grading the security level of shredders is Deutsche Industrial Norm or DIN. This method of European origin sets six levels of security given below.
Level 1 - is a general to low level, fit for general documents
Level 2 - is a low to medium level and suits internal papers
Level 3 - is a confidential to medium level and is great for documents which contain personal as well as confidential data
Level 4 - is for sensitive to medium to high levels and are good for confidential documents
Level 5 - is classified as high to the maximum level
Level 6 - is absolutely top secret and requires the highest level of security that is possible.
The type of shredder chosen should reflect the level of security sought to be obtained using that shredder.
A strip cutting shredder presents the lowest level of security. Information thieves are known to successfully reassemble shredded documents in strip form and retrieve valuable information.
The next level of security is achieved by the Confetti shredder, or cross cutting shredders. This type of shredding is adequate for most other levels of security sought. As such, these are popular for both home and small business users. The waste generated is of the cross cut or confetti type.
The security level classification is normally printed on the packaging material of the shredder and this must be studied prior to purchase the type that is needed. Most businesses take back up copies on CDs, floppy disks and other storage devices, which may also need to be shredded. Apart from these, cardboard and other items might need to be shredded too. The functions that the shredder can perform and the materials that can be shredded will also be normally available on the packing material and this will help you choose correctly. Additional power may be needed to do heavy-duty work and this too must be taken into account prior to purchase.
FACTA ruling has increased the liability of individuals and businesses to take adequate measures to protect personal information. Victims of identity theft can now recover damages from you up to $1,000 an incident and State and local bodies can levy fines of $2,500 an incident when personal information has not been properly destroyed.
Some establishments now have multiple shredders to handle different levels of security in different departments. Responsible shredding can be simple if you are aware of the levels of security needed to be adhered to.
By complying with the laws on shredding, you will not only protect your employees, business associates and clients from identity theft, you will also deter thieves. In today's world of growing of identity theft, shredding makes good sense.
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