
Secure Data Sanitization
Make sure no business or customer data leaves with retired devices.
Overview
Old laptops and servers carry old data: emails, customer records, credentials. Deleting files or formatting a drive does not reliably remove it. Proper sanitisation does.
What is included
Drive erasure
Software-based overwrite of hard drives and SSDs.
Cryptographic erase
For supported self-encrypting drives.
Physical destruction
Shredding or crushing for drives that cannot be reused.
Mobile and removable media
Phones, tablets, tapes and USB media.
Method chosen to suit
The method depends on the media type and your data policy.
Erasure records
Documentation of what was erased, listed by asset.
Ideal for
- Organisations handling client, financial or health data
- Any company retiring laptops or servers
- Offices disposing of old storage arrays
How we work
- 1
Scope & inventory
We list the equipment, locations, condition and your internal policies.
- 2
Secure collection
Tracked collection and transport from your site.
- 3
Sanitise & process
Data is erased or media destroyed, and devices are sorted for reuse, refurbishment or recycling.
- 4
Report
You receive an asset list and records of what happened to each item.
Frequently asked questions
Is formatting enough?
No. Formatting usually leaves data recoverable. Use a proper erase method or destroy the media.
Can I witness the process?
Ask us about on-site sanitisation options for sensitive equipment.
Plan your IT asset programme
Tell us what equipment you have and where it is, and we will propose a clear, secure plan.
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