At Procore Trading, compliance and security go hand in hand. The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) requires all South African organisations to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. One of the key requirements is ensuring that information — whether physical or digital — is securely destroyed when no longer needed.
To meet this obligation, we supply a full range of Intimus information destruction solutions that comply with the DIN 66399 Standard, the internationally recognised benchmark for secure data destruction. DIN 66399 defines seven security levels (P1–P7) for document and data shredders, specifying how finely paper and digital media must be destroyed depending on the sensitivity of the information.
POPIA + DIN 66399 Alignment:
For most organisations handling personal records, HR files, or client information, shredders at P4 security level provide full compliance with POPIA.
Businesses dealing with financial, medical, or legal records benefit from P5 or higher for greater protection.
Government and defense institutions often require P6 or P7, the highest global standard for classified or top-secret information.
By combining the requirements of South Africa’s POPIA law with the international DIN 66399 standard, Procore Trading helps clients select the right equipment to ensure their information is destroyed securely, irreversibly, and in full compliance with both local and global data protection standards.
Information display in original size, e.g., paper, film, printing plates. Security levels P-1 to P-7
Reduced-format information, e.g., microfilm, slides.
Security levels F-1 to F-7
Information presentation on magnetic data media, e.g., ID cards, floppy disks. Security levels T-1 to T-7
Information presentation on optical media, e.g., CDs/DVDs.
Security levels O-1 to O-7
Information representation on hard disks with magnetic data carriers.
Security levels H-1 to H-7
Information presentation on electronic data storage media, e.g., memory sticks, chip cards. Security levels E-1 to E-7
If you have any further questions, our team will be happy to advise you personally and provide clear answers to your inquiries.
