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DIN EN 15713
In brief
DIN EN 15713 is a European standard with procedural rules for the secure destruction of confidential documents and data carriers by service providers. It describes requirements for organization, premises, personnel, collection, transport, destruction and evidence. While DIN 66399 mainly specifies how small data carriers are shredded, DIN EN 15713 regulates how the entire destruction process is secured.
What does DIN EN 15713 regulate?
The current version is EN 15713:2023, published in Germany as DIN EN 15713:2024-07. It replaces the 2009 edition. The standard is aimed at companies that offer destruction as a service, regardless of whether destruction takes place on the customer's premises or at their own facility.
| Area | What it is about |
|---|---|
| Organization and premises | Secured rooms, access rules, emergency and security concepts |
| Personnel | Screening and training of employees, confidentiality |
| Collection and transport | Locked containers, secured vehicles, documented handovers |
| Destruction | Procedures and particle sizes depending on material |
| Proof | Certificate of destruction for the client |
Distinction from DIN 66399
DIN 66399 divides data carriers into material classes and defines protection classes and security levels with maximum particle sizes; internationally it has been adopted as ISO/IEC 21964. DIN EN 15713 focuses on the process at the service provider. The two standards complement each other. More on the levels in the entry Security level (DIN 66399) and in the guide DIN 66399: protection classes and security levels. Second IT ist für die Datenträgervernichtung nach DIN 66399 mit Sicherheitsstufe H-5 zertifiziert und vernichtet ausschließlich im eigenen Haus.
Frequently asked questions about DIN EN 15713
Is DIN EN 15713 mandatory?
No, standards are voluntary in principle. However, clients can require compliance by contract, and it helps to demonstrate the required due diligence when selecting a service provider.
What is the difference between EN 15713 and DIN 66399?
DIN 66399 mainly regulates the result of destruction, i.e. security levels and particle sizes. EN 15713 regulates the process at the service provider from collection to evidence.
Does EN 15713 apply only to paper?
No. The standard concerns confidential material in general, including data carriers such as hard drives, tapes or optical media.
Which version of DIN EN 15713 is current?
The current version is EN 15713:2023, published in Germany as DIN EN 15713:2024-07. It replaces the 2009 edition. In tenders, check which version the client requires.
Who does DIN EN 15713 apply to?
The standard is aimed at companies that offer destruction as a service, whether on the customer's premises or at their own facility. Among other things, it regulates organization, personnel, collection, transport, destruction and evidence.
Destruction according to DIN 66399 (up to H-5 and E-5) in-house, with certificate.
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