Professional Data Destruction in Switzerland
Secure disposal of confidential documents – compliant with data protection law, certified and sustainable.
Whether paper-based records, personnel files or highly sensitive documents: we destroy your data in a legally compliant manner, in accordance with DIN 66399 and ISO/IEC 21964. Ideal for SMEs, public authorities, law firms and healthcare institutions – with mobile on-site destruction, standard destruction processes or collection via compactor vehicle.
Secure Document Destruction in Switzerland – 100% Data Protection Compliance with REISSWOLF
Whether confidential personnel files, paper-based business records or entire archives – REISSWOLF stands for legally compliant, certified document destruction throughout Switzerland.
We provide tailored solutions to meet your requirements:
mobile on-site destruction,
standardised disposal processes using secure containers
or efficient collection via compactor vehicle.
Our processes are certified in accordance with
DIN 66399 and ISO/IEC 21964,
ensuring maximum data security, full transparency and a strong commitment to
sustainability.
REISSWOLF advantages at a glance:
- ✔ DSG and GDPR-compliant document destruction – available nationwide
- ✔ Secure containers for all protection classes – lockable and fully documented
- ✔ Destruction in accordance with DIN 66399 & ISO/IEC 21964 – audit-proof and traceable
- ✔ Resource-efficient recycling instead of simple disposal
- ✔ Full transparency through individual certificates of destruction
- ✔ Small quantities and one-off orders handled with the same professional standards
Find the REISSWOLF service that meets your needs.
SOLUTION 1: REGULAR DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
FOR COMPANIES
Maintain full control over your data destruction
at all times.
Ongoing disposal of business documents using
lockable security containers, scheduled collections
and certified destruction processes.
Ideal for companies with continuous data destruction requirements.
SOLUTION 2: ONE-OFF ARCHIVE CLEARANCE
& DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
Clear out your archives –
we’ll take care of the rest.
We manage the complete clearance of your archive holdings:
sorting, packing, transport and destruction –
fully compliant with ISO/IEC 21964 and DIN 66399.
Also suitable for small quantities, starting from just one box.
Our document disposal services – standard, on the go & compactor
Standard document shredding
Ideal for companies, public authorities and law firms with a regular volume of documents: we provide lockable security containers,
organise scheduled or flexible collections and destroy your confidential documents in our certified REISSWOLF centre – fully compliant with DIN 66399 and ISO/IEC 21964
and, of course, with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG).
Destruction using mobile compactors
The ideal solution for large volumes of documents: our specialised vehicles equipped with compactors collect your bundled records on a scheduled basis. Destruction takes place centrally at our high-security facility – fully documented, certified and efficient. A particularly cost-effective option for archive clearances and large-scale projects.
Mobile on-site data destruction
For sensitive data that must not leave your premises: our mobile document destruction is carried out directly on site. The REISSWOLF vehicle shreds your documents in a data protection-compliant and audit-proof manner – with no transport routes involved. Ideal for law firms, medical practices, fiduciaries and public authorities, including smaller volumes.
How Certified Document Destruction Works at REISSWOLF – Step by Step
1. Assessment & Planning
Together with you, we define the exact destruction requirements: What types of documents and what volumes are involved? Which data protection classification and which
DIN 66399 security level are required? We also take into account applicable statutory retention periods. Based on this, we develop a tailored solution – including for small quantities or individual sites.
2. Collection & Security
You receive lockable security containers in the appropriate size. Collection is carried out by trained professionals using GPS-monitored transport logistics – fully compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG), discreet and in line with all security requirements.
3. Certified Document Destruction
Sensitive documents are destroyed at a certified high-security facility in accordance with ISO/IEC 21964 and DIN 66399. The entire process is audit-proof, fully documented and confirmed with an official certificate of destruction – ensuring maximum legal certainty.
Frequently asked questions about data destruction through REISSWOLF
How much does it cost to have records professionally destroyed by REISSWOLF?
Costs depend on several factors, including the volume of documents, the required security level in accordance with DIN 66399, the method of destruction (standard, mobile or compactor-based) and the region. We offer transparent pricing – including for small volumes – and are happy to provide a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your needs.
What options does REISSWOLF offer for destroying documents in Switzerland?
The choice is yours: standard document destruction with container provision and scheduled collection, mobile on-site destruction carried out directly at your premises using our shredding vehicle, or destruction via compactor vehicle for larger volumes. All options are fully compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG), certified and audit-proof.
Are documents destroyed in a legally compliant and certified manner?
Yes. Our processes fully comply with the requirements of ISO/IEC 21964 and DIN 66399. You receive a certificate of destruction for every assignment. This ensures an audit-proof process and full compliance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and the Ordinance on Commercial Records (GeBüV).
What security level does my material fall under?
The required security level depends on the confidentiality of the information. Internal documents typically require protection class 1, while particularly sensitive data – such as personnel files or patient records – require protection class 2 or 3. We provide individual, expert guidance based on the requirements of DIN 66399.
Can digital data carriers be destroyed, too?
Of course. We destroy hard drives, CDs, DVDs, SSDs, USB flash drives and other data carriers in accordance with the highest security standards – fully compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG), with full documentation and in line with ISO/IEC 21964. There is no need to separate paper documents from electronic data carriers.
How does the mobile on-site data destruction work?
Our shredding vehicle comes directly to your premises. Documents are destroyed on your site – under supervision and with live documentation. This option is ideal for highly sensitive documents where transport must be excluded. You receive a certificate of destruction immediately on site.
How does REISSWOLF handle smaller amounts of data?
We also offer professional destruction services for small quantities starting from just one box – ideal for law firms, medical practices and SMEs. You can either deliver the documents to our site or we provide you with a secure container.
How does sustainability factor into document disposal?
REISSWOLF is committed to a circular economy: once materials have been destroyed in a certified process, they are reintegrated into the resource cycle. Paper is recycled responsibly, and plastic containers are reused. Our processes are ISO 14001 certified, ensuring a sustainable disposal solution.
How soon can a document destruction appointment be arranged?
As a rule, we can offer an appointment within a few business days. Particularly urgent requests can be handled via express service – especially for project completions, relocations or archive clearances. Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation enquiry.
Which legal requirements apply to the destruction of records?
In Switzerland, the process is governed by the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG), the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and the Business Records Ordinance (GeBüV). REISSWOLF ensures legally compliant destruction in accordance with these regulations – including full documentation and verifiable proof.
Our secure, DSG-compliant and certified data destruction is ideal for a range of industries.
Companies, corporations & SMEs
Insurance companies, industrial firms, call centres or fiduciary service providers – strict data security and retention requirements apply wherever personal data, customer records, HR files or internal corporate reports are processed. The shredding services we provide for companies are DSG-compliant and certified under DIN 66399 and ISO/IEC 21964. We provide you with an audit-proof certificate confirming the destruction – legally compliant, efficient and sustainable.
Public authorities, municipal offices and government agencies
Public institutions such as municipalities, social services, tax authorities and cantonal administrations are legally required to dispose of documents in compliance with regulations. REISSWOLF offers solutions that are fully compliant with Swiss data protection law (DSG), the Code of Obligations (OR) and the GeBüV. Our secure containers and documented disposal processes provide full traceability. We can also destroy documents on-site with our mobile compactor.
Healthcare institutions: Practices, hospitals & laboratories
Medical practices, clinics, pharmacies and radiology centres handle highly sensitive health data every day, such as patient records, X-rays and lab results. This data is subject to strict retention periods and must be destroyed in accordance with legal requirements once expired. REISSWOLF offers specialised data destruction for the healthcare sector, including classification of data carrier protection classes in accordance with DIN 66399, full documentation and sustainable disposal.
Law firms, courts, notaries and fiduciaries
Legal professions such as law firms, notaries, courts and fiduciary companies handle large volumes of highly sensitive client files, case documents and legal records, often classified as security level 3. REISSWOLF ensures certified, legally and DSG-compliant document shredding without disrupting operations. The ideal service for law firm transfers or archive clearances.
Certified document shredding – why norms, standards and certifications are essential
The destruction of confidential documents involves more than just disposal. It is a legally regulated process in which data security, confidentiality and legal compliance are of the utmost importance. As a certified specialist for document and data carrier destruction, REISSWOLF Switzerland complies with all relevant standards for public authorities, companies, law firms and healthcare facilities.
- ISO/IEC 21964: The internationally recognised standard for the destruction of data carriers – specifically designed for highly sensitive, personal or protected information.
- DIN 66399: Defines protection classes, security levels and material categories for the standard-compliant destruction of data carriers and paper records.
- ISO 9001: A robust quality management system with documented and verifiable workflows – ensuring full traceability at every stage.
- ISO 14001: Advanced environmental management supporting the sustainable recycling of destroyed materials in line with circular economy principles.
- ISO 45001: The international standard for occupational health and safety – ensuring our disposal services are carried out safely and responsibly.
Our processes are regularly audited by independent bodies. For every document destruction service, you receive an official certificate of destruction specifying the exact security level and protection class used – fully documented, audit-proof and compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG).
Rely on certified disposal services that meet the highest standards.
Our services for secure and certified document and data destruction
USB sticks, SSDs and server hard drives are reliably destroyed in accordance with DIN 66399 – in compliance with data protection regulations and fully certified.
Professional disposal of sensitive X-rays for hospitals, radiology units and medical practices – audit-proof and legally compliant.
Securely dispose of small quantities – ideal for SMEs, fiduciaries, self-employed professionals and private practices
Our secure vehicles destroy your data on your premises – including documentation and proof and with no transport required.
Which documents can be disposed of? An overview of the most important deadlines for document retention – in line with the OR, DSG and GeBüV.
What do security level, protection class and material category mean? Find key information about the standard.
We take care of sorting, packing up and disposing of entire archives – starting from small quantities.
Through recycling, low-emission logistics and circular economy practices, we actively contribute to protecting the environment.
Our e.l.sy. containers are designed to offer protection through secure locking, full traceability and premium-grade materials.
Document Destruction Near You – Strong Regional Presence, Nationwide Coverage
REISSWOLF Switzerland operates across all regions of the country, providing certified document destruction, data carrier destruction and archive clearance – either directly on site or via secure collection.
In Zurich, we primarily support law firms, banks and corporations, while in
Basel, pharmaceutical companies, industrial businesses and medical institutions rely on our expertise.
Our location in
Lucerne serves as a central partner for SMEs, public authorities and administrations in Central Switzerland, and in
Geneva, we support international organisations and cross-border companies with data protection-compliant destruction services.
In addition, our mobile teams operate in Bern, Lausanne, Lugano and other regions.
This enables us to guarantee nationwide, legally compliant and sustainable document and data destruction – in line with the highest standards defined by DIN 66399 and ISO/IEC 21964.