Data destruction is a key process that guarantees the irretrievable elimination of information from your storage media, such as hard drives, SSDs and USB flash drives, preventing unauthorized recovery.
We use advanced methods, from physical destruction of equipment to professional data erasure software that effectively removes all traces of sensitive information. As a result, you are assured that your personal data, company secrets and other sensitive information are protected from unauthorized access, which is essential when replacing, selling or disposing of equipment. By using our services, you not only gain full privacy and data protection, but also the assurance of compliance with current data protection regulations.
This process, also known as data erasure, involves repeatedly writing random strings of bits to the media using Blancco or Certus certified software, effectively erasing previously stored data. This is an effective method for electronic storage media such as HDDs, SSDs, Flash drives, and allows the media to be safe and reused.
This method involves the application of a strong magnetic field with an induction of up to 11,000 Gauss (1.1T), which irretrievably erases data from magnetic storage media such as hard drives. This ensures that data is destroyed on a physical level, making it impossible to recover.
Punching, which is physical damage to media such as 2.5″ and 3.5″ hard drives (including those in an enclosure), server drives, SSDs, magnetic tapes, flash drives, tablets and cell phones, using a special device that drills holes. Once the process is complete, reading the data on it becomes impossible.
DIN 66399: H3, H5
ISO/IEC 21964
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry), Data Security Standard
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Guidelines for Media; Sanitization: NIST SP 800-36 NIST SP 800-88.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
HMG CESG IS5
Detailed reports of the data deletion process and a certificate confirming data destruction
Cooperation with companies providing the strongest zeroing tools (Certus and Blancco)
Ability to provide tools for self-deletion of data by the customer
Transport of equipment/carriers in compliance with ADISA rules
Certificate confirming copmlete data destruction
Assume criminal and financial responsibility related to data security
We offer video recording, site inspection or witness presence during data destruction
Ability to provide data destruction service in EMEA region
Secure data erasure prevents unauthorized access to sensitive information, effectively protecting it from accidental leaks. Customers successfully use this service to destroy data on office equipment and in data centers. Using ITAD’s data erasure service guarantees complete data cleanup in accordance with current standards. Such measures are important for maintaining high standards of security and data protection in a company, and this is what we ensure once we cooperate.
ITAD or IT Asset Disposal is the process of managing the retirement of IT equipment from a company in a safe, responsible and environmentally sound manner. ITAD services include a range of activities, such as secure data disposal, equipment recycling and value recovery, in accordance with electronics disposal regulations. ITAD’s goal is to maximize the return on investment in IT equipment by recovering value from equipment no longer needed, and to minimize environmental impact and ensure data security.
The choice between equipment repurchases, Revenue Share sales and employee sales depends on several factors such as the company’s goals, the value and quantity of its IT assets and its management preferences.
If the priority for the company is time and minimizing effort, equipment repurchase is the best option. Revenue Share involves potentially higher profits, but may take longer and involves risk sharing. Employee sales, on the other hand, are the best way to get additional employee branding benefits.
Equipment valuation is based on a number of factors, such as the model and brand of the equipment, its condition (e.g. good or very good condition), specifications, as well as the presence of drives. Our experts take into account not only the specifications of the equipment, but also its popularity in the market, age, type and visual condition. A first, indicative valuation is made on the basis of basic information, and an accurate valuation is made after a technical audit conducted at our company.
The accuracy of the quote depends on the detail and accuracy of the data provided by the customer. If necessary, we are ready to conduct a site visit, which can significantly speed up and increase the accuracy of the initial valuation.
In case the audit reveals differences in the condition of the equipment affecting its valuation, we consider each case individually. If we do not reach an agreement, we are ready to return the equipment in unaltered condition, with the customer paying the cost of the audit and us providing the audit results.
We are interested in any quantity of equipment, although projects involving less than 10 pieces are considered on a case-by-case basis. For large quantities, such as 10,000. pieces, audit time may be extended depending on current projects.
Yes, initial pricing is based on available information. If details are not available, we can help you determine what is needed, and photos of the equipment or local inspections can be helpful. For equipment in multiple locations, we offer flexible solutions, such as combined pickups or transportation arrangements.