At Collectrical we take data protection anddisposal extremely seriously.
All drives which are to be disposed are removedon return to our unit. Each drive is logged and stored immediately in a lockbox.
We have two methods of destruction.
DBAN
This renders the original data irrecoverable however leaves the drives suitable for re-use.
Verity SV91M Degausser
This method obliterates the data and drives before being sent for refinement.
*Unfortunately this incurres a price of £1.50 per unit.
Where hard-drives are identified as suitable for reuse our data eradication procedure will always be employed.
For all computer disposals and where hard-drives are unsuitable for reuse they are eradicated before being sent for refinement
Organisations have a duty of care to ensure that wastes are consigned to registered carriers and properly stored and disposed of at appropriately licensed facilities.
Directors, Managers and other employees who deal with environmental waste matters can all be held liable and face fines and imprisonment if laws are broken
