ISO 21964 (DIN 66399)

The ISO 21964 standard (formerly DIN 66399) defines the requirements for secure, traceable and irreversible data destruction.

ISO 21964 (DIN 66399)

The ISO 21964 standard (formerly DIN 66399) defines the requirements for secure, traceable and irreversible data destruction.

The reference standard for secure data destruction

It covers every stage of the destruction process, including preparation, security measures, confidentiality levels,processing methods and traceability.

Who is this standard for?

Any organisation handling sensitive data is concerned, including:

  • Human resources (employee records, payslips)
  • Legal sector (contracts, patents, client data)
  • Healthcare (medical records, prescriptions)
  • Finance (accounts, audits, tax returns)
  • Public institutions, schools, practices and insurance companies

At Katana, ISO 21964 is embedded in every service

Immediate on-site destruction, performed in your presence

Locked containers and fully controlled internal handling

Scanning, weighing and service reports at every intervention

Destruction and recycling certificates available upon request

Full compliance with nLPD, GDPR and ISO 21964

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Understanding ISO 21964 in practice

Would you like to better understand how this standard applies to your organisation?

Katana provides a practical white paper that explains the key principles of ISO 21964 and illustrates real-world use cases across different sectors (HR, legal, healthcare, etc.).

What’s inside:

  • The 7 security levels explained and illustrated
  • Examples of document types and recommended security levels
  • Best practices to ensure compliance
  • Common mistakes to avoid

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