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DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION FOR YOUR HOME IN BERLIN

You may have just decided to clear out the full binders that have been cluttering your home for years and wonder: Can I also order a document destruction service for my home and is it worth the cost?

Yes, you can. And commissioning a service provider is also a favourable option for private document destruction. We at Haberling specialize in Document destruction As experts in the disposal of personal data, we ensure the proper and legally compliant destruction of your sensitive data in accordance with the EU GDPR.

These are your advantages with Haberling:

Our document destruction service is fast and affordable
Your private data is secure
You can restore space and order

Simply order document destruction for your home in Berlin in our web shop.

If you have any questions, please contact us via our contact form. We will be happy to help.

What is document destruction and how is it done?

Umzugshelfer in roter Uniform lädt große Metallbehälter aus einem Lkw mit der Aufschrift „Ihr Bundesweiter Aktenvernichter“ auf einer Straße aus, was auf eine sichere Dokumentenentsorgung hindeutet.

For the secure destruction of your data carriers and file folders, we will collect your confidential documents upon request and shred them for you.

Document destruction for your home is very simple.

You order conveniently in our web shop and arrange a suitable date.

We come to you with special security containers, which you fill with your complete binders and that's it. We will take care of the rest.

Your job may take just a few minutes.

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How secure is private document destruction in Berlin?

Im Fokus steht ein Metallbehälter mit einem Zahlenschloss, der mit „Haberling“ beschriftet ist. Im Hintergrund ist eine Reihe ähnlicher Behälter verschwommen zu sehen.

This is a good question to ask, because protecting your data is of paramount importance. Your documents, bank statements, etc. are nobody's business.

Hence, throwing your private documents into the paper recycling bin, for example, is not a good idea.

The answer to your question: A certified service provider like Haberling is very secure.

Data protection is a crucial part of our work. To this end, we consistently implement the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and DIN 66399. This applies both to businesses and your home.

Protection class 1 describes a normal level of protection required for personal data.
Protection class 2 describes a high level of protection required for confidential data.
Protection class 3 describes a very high level of protection required for secret data.

How much does document destruction cost for your home?

Mitarbeiter in Arbeitskleidung lehnt an gestapelten Metallcontainern in einem Lagerhaus.

The cost depends on where you live and how many documents you want to destroy. As a general rule, we can safely say: Private document destruction is very affordable.

Here is an example::

Document destruction scheme: Good value

A 240-litre container can fit approx. 30 full ring binders

This will only cost you €81 including travel to and from your home (without VAT).

It takes just 15 minutes to complete the order.

Are there alternatives to collection by a service provider?

Yes, there are. You can simply visit us and deliver your documents yourself.In Berlin, this is a very popular way of destroying private documents and records even more cheaply. If you deliver your documents yourself, you can also be more flexible with your schedule. You will only need to make an appointment for organisational reasons. This will allow us to prepare all the records and hand them over to you on site.

Here you can book an appointment online: private document destruction in Berlin with self-delivery

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What should you consider before destroying your private ring binders and documents?

Before you dispose of your private documents, please be careful to make sure whether you really do not need them anymore. Some documents and data may be too important to destroy or should not be destroyed until a later date.

To make it easier for you to decide which documents you can dispose of and which you still need to keep, we have put together a table with the most important data.

RETENTION PERIODS	Documents
2 years	Invoices Cash receipts Craftsmen’s invoices Purchase contracts (possibly longer: until expiry of warranties and guarantees)
3 years	Bank statements Medical bills Legal bills Paid premium bills for insurances
4 years	Tenancy agreements, lease agreements & handover protocols (after termination of the tenancy) Service charge statements Invoices at the end of a tenancy agreement/ deposit and indemnity payments
5 years	Craftsmen's invoices (for structural alterations to buildings)
6 years	Commercial and business letters Bank guarantees Loan documents Correspondence with businesses Customs documents Tax assessment notices and tax documents (for positive income of more than €500,000 per calendar year)
10 years	Tax documents Payslips, tax-relevant receipts and sales contracts Tax-relevant documents for rented properties
30 years	Credit documents Court rulings Legal case files Default summons
Term-dependent	Insurance documents for all policies Documents on financial and pension products
Lifelong	Birth certificates, family registers, baptism certificates Marriage, divorce and death certificates of family members Driving licences, passports, identity cards Pension-related documents: employment contracts, payslips, social security documents Training certificates/reports Certificates and diplomas for professional qualifications Powers of attorney, living wills, last wills Private loan agreements Health insurance records Medical reports, findings, diagnoses, X-ray, MRT, CT images Invoices for purchasing a home