Data encryption is essential for protecting your business, your employees’ information and your customers’ information. You must take special care when it is time to get rid of certain data, which means knowing how to choose a reputable data destruction company.
Ask About Liability Protections
Your first order of business is to ask about the company’s qualifications. It should be able to provide proof of its data destruction qualifications as well as certifications of insurance that have dates on them. In addition to proof of insurance, a strong data destruction company will be able to prove that it does thorough background checks on any employees who will have access to your company’s information.
TechWaste Recycling is licensed and certified under ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING© (R2v3) to ensure all items are handled and processed to a standard. Additionally TechWaste’s data destruction meets the standards and recommendations of the following organizations, laws and acts.
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry) Data Security Standard
- PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)
- NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Guidelines for Media Sanitization NIST SP 800-88
- NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Guidelines for Media Sanitization NIST SP 800-36
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)
- California SB-1386
- IRS-1075
- CJIS
- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
- Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- Department of Defense.
Learn How the Business Destroys the Data
The right data destruction company will provide more than one method of destroying your information. In most cases, there are two options: wiping the hard drive or shredding it. Wiping the drive involves using a special software that wipes the drives clean using the protocol put forth by the Department of Defense. This method allows you to get the drives back if you need them. If your business no longer requires use of the hard drives, you can opt to shred them instead. This process involves using a high-quality mobile shredder. The process can take place in the company’s facilities or at your place of business. Once shredded, the e-waste destruction company will properly dispose of the drives following local guidelines.
To meet the diverse needs of its clients, TechWaste Recycling provides four methods of data destruction.
1. DBAN: Secure data wiping and erasure software designed to delete contents on any hard disk.
2. Degaussing: Degaussing involves using a machine that produces a strong electromagnetic field to destroy all magnetically recorded data.
3. Stake Punching: A physical destruction process that involves the crushing of media platters and storage devices units.
4. Shredding: Units are shredded and material remains are recycled to original commodities.
TechWaste Recycling’s data destruction methods allow for a high volume of completely erased hard drives and media tapes enabling us to handle any large project type requiring data destruction.
Find Out How Long the Company Has Been in Operation
Although the length of time a business is in operation isn’t the most important indicator of a strong company, it does hold some weight. A newly formed data destruction company won’t have a strong reputation yet, which essentially leaves you as a guinea pig. A company that has been in business for a while will have financial stability and a verifiable reputation to ensure your information is in good hands.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the electronic recycling and data destruction business, TechWaste Recycling is able to back its reputation with thousands of satisfied clients.
Determine How the Company Proves Destruction
A reputable data destruction business like TechWaste Recycling will allow you to witness the entire process. TechWaste has options for accommodations on-site data destruction. Most client’s however choose to have devices in need of data destruction picked up and later receive and audit ready inventory of all actions take. After the data destruction process is complete, you should receive a detailed certification that individually logs each destroyed drive. The manufacturer and serial number of each destroyed drive should be included on the log.
Asking the right questions is essential for choosing the best data destruction company for your e-waste. If at any time you feel uncomfortable with a response, keep shopping. The extra time to find the right business is worth ensuring the protection of you, your employees and your customers.
TechWaste Recycling directly services all of Southern California and provides pickup services to its facilities from nationwide locations. Visit TechWaste Recycling’s website at www.techwasterecycling.com to schedule a pickup that works for your convenience and schedule.
Learn more about TechWaste’s data destruction process here: Secure Data Destruction Services
Contact Info:
Richard Steffens
1940 E. Occidental street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 866-637-8469
