Secure Data Destruction Services
We understand the importance of secure data destruction, and we offer comprehensive services to ensure that all sensitive data is destroyed and irrecoverable. Our data erasure process utilizes data erasure software, a highly secure destruction process that can be completed at your location or our facility.
We also provide hard drive shredding services, hard drive destruction services, and everything for hard drive disposal services. Our team is equipped to handle all aspects of the data destruction process and provides a certificate of data destruction for all HDDs or configured equipment before finalizing asset disposition.
Choose GREENPCTECH for secure and compliant data destruction services that protect sensitive information and contribute to a greener future.
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Data Erasure
GREENPCTECH uses data erasure software for secure data destruction. This method of software-based overwriting completely and securely destroys all electronic data residing on a hard disk drive, going beyond basic file deletion commands that only remove direct pointers to files. Permanent data erasure removes all information while leaving the hard disk drive operable, preserving assets and the environment.
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The Data Erasure/Data Destruction Process
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Fetch hard disk parameters
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Test hard drive for errors
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Write hard disk sectors with specified patterns starting with sector number 0, counting write errors as they come up as bad sectors
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Flush buffers – check if there’s any errors in this process.
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If multiple overwriting passes are specified, the steps 3 and 4 are repeated.
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You will notice that the number of bad sectors are multiplied by the amount of overwriting passes
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What if the software fails?
If the device fails during data wiping or shows errors, it will be completely destroyed onsite in our secure shredding facility. We can shred to 9mm pieces and also provide a certificate of destruction to remove your liability.
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SECURE HARD DRIVE DESTRUCTION
Secure hard drive destruction is achieved by:
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Physical Data Destruction Services
In this method, HDDs and SSDs are crushed and shredded by industrial-grade destruction equipment.
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Hard drive Degaussing services
Strong magnetic force is used to wipe out all data from the HDD in the Hard drive degaussing method. It does not work for SSDs as SSDs store data electronically, not magnetically.
What Is The Difference Between Hard Drive Destruction And Degaussing?
Secure hard drive destruction is essential for preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data. At GREENPCTECH, we provide both physical destruction methods—such as crushing and shredding—and degaussing, which uses powerful magnetic fields to neutralize the data stored on magnetic drives.
While degaussing was once a standard method for data destruction, it is increasingly being phased out in favor of advanced physical destruction techniques that are more reliable, cost-effective, and compatible with modern storage devices, including solid-state drives (SSDs), which degaussing does not affect. Nevertheless, we tailor our destruction methods to meet the specific requirements of each client, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
All destruction services are performed securely and are accompanied by the necessary certifications and documentation to meet industry and legal standards. With GREENPCTECH, clients can trust that their data is destroyed irreversibly and in full accordance with best practices for information security.