We understand how privacy is a priority today. Therefore, when a device is disposed of, we take care of the secure erasure of the data, ensuring that no one can retrieve it. This process ensures complete protection of your sensitive information.
Data erasure service and in Ticino, Switzerland
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Secure data deletion is a crucial process to protect sensitive information and comply with privacy regulations. When you want to delete data from storage media, it is critical to follow a strict procedure to ensure that the information cannot be recovered in any way. Here is a description of a secure data deletion process based on Ontrack’s practices.
Receiving and confirming devices
The first step in the process is to receive the media or devices that need erasure. Once these are delivered, a confirmation of their receipt is immediately provided. This step is essential to ensure traceability and accountability, ensuring that each device is correctly identified and that the owner can be certain that the process has begun.
Safe storage and transportation
After confirmation of receipt, the media are stored securely. This means that they are placed in a controlled and protected environment to prevent unauthorized access or accidental damage. Next, the devices are transported to the data erasure lab, in this specific case in Wallisellen, where the next step in the process takes place.
Data deletion
In the laboratory, data are permanently deleted. Deletion can be done through different techniques, depending on the type of media and security needs. For example, for hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs), methods such as multiple overwriting, degaussing (demagnetization) or physical destruction can be used. These techniques ensure that the data are no longer recoverable, rendering the media unusable for future access.
For devices such as photographic memory cards, USB sticks, tablets, smartphones, computers, and external drives, erasure can be done through secure formatting or physical destruction, depending on specific security needs. In the case of optical media such as CDs and DVDs, physical destruction is often the most effective method.
Environmentally friendly disposal
An important aspect of the data erasure process is the ecological disposal of media. After the data has been erased, the media must be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. This may include recycling the materials or secure destruction in specialized facilities. Ontrack, for example, is committed to disposing of media in a way that minimizes environmental impact by adhering to local and international e-waste disposal regulations.
Variety of media
The described procedure can be applied to a wide range of storage media. Ontrack, for example, can erase data from photo memory cards, USB memory sticks, tablets, smartphones, computers, SSDs, HDDs, external drives, laptops, backup tapes, NAS and RAID systems, as well as CDs/DVDs and many other devices. This versatility is essential to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses, ensuring that all types of data can be managed securely and effectively.
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In conclusion, a secure data erasure procedure is a complex but necessary process to protect sensitive information and comply with privacy regulations. From the time the devices are received to final environmentally friendly disposal, each step must be performed with the utmost care to ensure data security and environmental sustainability. Osatech official Ontrack partner for Ticino and Switzerland, performs data erasure pickup and certification. Contact us
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