The proper destruction of data is an important step to take when retiring IT equipment such as smartphones, servers, hard drives or tablets. Businesses that work with confidential information, including contracts, confidential communications and customer specific data, on a regular basis need to ensure data is properly destroyed in order to maintain high levels of security. TechWaste Recycling offers different levels of data destruction that meet needs for different companies. Learn what distinguishes Level 2 Data Destruction and see if this level meets the needs of your business.
Features of Level 2 Data Destruction
There are three levels of data destruction to choose from when developing a data destruction plan with TechWaste Recycling. All three levels are NIST 800-88, NSA, FACTA, NSA and Department of Defense Compliant but meet different needs, with Level 1 being the most basic level of data destruction and Level 3 being the highest. Level 3 is the only one to include physical destruction of the equipment.
Both Level 1 and Level 2 Data Destruction include DBNA Hard Disk Erasure and degaussing at a level compliant with the Department of Defense. DBNA data destruction deletes data on hard disks with data wiping and software erasing techniques. Degaussing uses a magnetic field to destroy data stored on portable devices. Hard drives cannot be reused after undergoing data destruction.
Level 2 takes data destruction a step above Level 1 with increased data security standards and destruction that is backed by a certificate stating all hard drive contents were wiped. The certificate lists the model, make and serial number of equipment along with the method of destruction.
Businesses That Benefit from Level 2 Data Destruction
This high level of hard drive destruction with a report that contains methods of destruction and serial numbers may be valued by certain businesses. These include small to medium sized businesses working with data, such as personal employee data, that does not need to be physically destroyed but do require the guarantee that it was destroyed.
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If your business policies require detailed reports about data destruction measures, you should consider Level 2 Data Destruction. These types of policies may be in place because a certificate detailing how and what data was destroyed is important to have to protect against liabilities and to detail paper trails during an audit.
Businesses looking to prevent data breaches and to have certified proof of data destruction benefit from Level 2 Data Destruction. Contact TechWaste Recycling to learn more about the data destruction process and to schedule a retired IT equipment pickup.
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 Level 2 data destruction process here: Level 2 Hard Drive and Data Destruction Services
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Richard Steffens
1940 E. Occidental street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 866-637-8469
