Paper Shredder Compliance for Security Classified Information
Paper Shredder Compliance for Security Classified Information
Class A paper shredders must completely satisfy all requirements of the Security Equipment Guide SEG001.1 testing standard. The methodology and procedures for Class A paper shredder testing are clearly outlined in the ASIO T4 protective security, Security Equipment Guide SEG001.1.
Class A Cross Cut paper shredders are required for the shredding of paper classified at Secret and Top Secret.
Some compliance requirements of Class A paper shredders include:
- Producing Cross Cut shredded residue of a nominal particle size of 1mm x 20mm or less.
- Paper must be totally visible until reaching through the blades and ingested.
- No alternative paper feeding path is possible.
Like Class A paper shredders, Class B Cross Cut paper shredders are required for the shredding of information classified at Confidential and Protected.
In addition to Class A compliance requirements, Class B paper shredder compliance requirements include:
- Producing Cross Cut shredded residue of a nominal particle size of 3mm x 25mm or less.
- Way to easily and safely remove jammed paper without the need for any tools.
- Automatically stop operation when full.
Both Class A and Class B Cross Cut paper shredders must produce shredded residue containing less than 2% of connected particles and with no more than for connected particles. Failure to meet any of the above and other requirements, will lead to Non Compliance and failing of the testing.
For information and advice about Class A and Class B Paper Shredder, contact Shredder Sales on: 1800 808 880 or by email: info@shreddersales.com.au
