Secure Data Erasure, Hard Drive Shredding and Data Destruction Services

Take no chances with sensitive data stored on computers, servers, and mobile devices when purging legacy media or selling and recycling your old IT equipment.

Data Destruction Services - Secure and Certified Solutions for All Devices
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Our Data Destruction Services

For many, effective data destruction is not just a best practice but a regulated requirement.

Proper data destruction is achieved with trained and insured technicians working for trusted and certified ITAD companies.

Our deep industry expertise is supported by stringent certifications such as R2, RIOS and NAID AAA, meaning that our ITAD services meet rigorous global standards. With decades of experience in data destruction, our team possesses a solid understanding that guarantees secure and efficient handling of both your physical and digital IT assets.

We ensure that sensitive private data stored in your equipment is properly destroyed to avoid legal liability and costly exposure.

On-Site and Off-Site Data Destruction Services

We offer on-site and off-site data destruction services performed by insured and certified technicians.

We offer both certified data erasure and physical hard drive destruction services at your location.

Alternatively, these services can be performed at our R2 certified facility after collection of your decommissioned IT equipment.

Whether you opt for onsite or offsite services, we provide comprehensive compliance reporting detailing the data destruction process. Details will include hard drive serial numbers, method of data destruction and confirmation of erasure or physical destruction.

Data Erasure, Degaussing and Hard Drive Shredding

Whatever method of data destruction that you prefer, we can do. The top three methods include data erasure, degaussing and hard drive shredding.

If you’re not sure what’s right for you, speak to one of our experts.

IT AMG team completing on-site and off-site data destruction services

Our Data Erasure and Data Shredding Services

Take no chances with sensitive data stored on computers, servers, and mobile devices when purging legacy media or selling and recycling your old IT equipment.

Secure Data Erasure and Destruction

Our data erasure, shredding and destruction services adhere to the highest industry standards, including NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M, to guarantee complete data sanitization. Our methods include data erasure, hard drive shredding, and degaussing, all designed to irreversibly destroy data while maintaining the physical integrity of your assets for potential resale.

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Compliance And Reporting

Compliance And Reporting

Serial number capture ensures accurate tracking of devices. Data destruction reports provide auditable records that verify completion, complemented by certification of destruction and chain-of-custody documentation to maintain accountability. Compliance reporting validates and documents the entire process, meeting SOC 2 audit requirements.

Insured Technicians

Insured and trained technicians who have passed background checks. Our data destruction processes and services are supported by R2, RIOS, and NAID AAA, meaning that we meet global standards.

Insured Technicians
Real-Time Data Destruction

Real-Time Data Erasure and Destruction

Our on-site data destruction services, whether through data erasure or physical destruction, let your staff witness the process in real time. This ensures complete peace of mind, knowing that sensitive data is securely destroyed on-site, eliminating the risks associated with transporting live data.

How Our Data Destruction and Data Erasure Services Benefits Your Business

Erase Data Before You Sell

Certified and secure data destruction protects your data from unauthorized access and eliminates the risk of a data breach.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

Our data destruction services ensure compliance by adhering to legal, regulatory, and industry standards that govern the secure disposal of your data.

Secure All Types of Media

No matter where your data resides we can destroy it for you: hard drives, tapes (DLT, LTO, VHS, etc.), smart phones, tablets, optical (CDs, DVDs), floppy disks, and more.

How It Works: Our Data Destruction Process Explained

Our data destruction process is designed to be transparent and straightforward, ensuring that you understand every step involved from collection to final disposition of your IT assets:
Step 1

Assessment & Planning

Evaluate the types of data and storage media to determine the most effective physical destruction methods that meet compliance requirements.
Step 2

Secure Collection

Safely collect data-bearing devices from your location using tamper-proof containers and secure transportation protocols.
Step 3

Inventory & Chain of Custody

Document and track each item collected to maintain a secure chain of custody, ensuring all devices are accounted for throughout the process.
Step 4

Physical Destruction

Physically destroy the storage media through shredding or degaussing to eliminate any possibility of data recovery.
Step 5

Certification & Documentation

Provide detailed reports and certificates of destruction for compliance auditing and peace of mind.
Step 6

Eco-Friendly Disposal

Recycle or dispose of destroyed materials responsibly, adhering to environmental regulations to minimize ecological impact.

Full transparency and traceability guaranteed

We provide full transparency and traceability throughout the data destruction process. Our state-of-the-art tracking system allows you to monitor the status of your IT assets in real-time, offering peace of mind and accountability.

Detailed reporting on every phase of the data destruction process is made available, ensuring that you have all necessary documentation for compliance and auditing purposes. This level of transparency underscores our commitment to integrity and trust, safeguarding your assets and data from collection to final disposition.

We’re Certified Data Destruction Specialists

R2v3 CERTIFIED RIOS CERTIFIED RECYCLER AAA NAID CERTIFIED

Our Data Destruction Success Stories

They make the pickups simple and painless, their staff is very friendly and the representatives are quick to meet your needs. They are meticulous when they provide details about your inventory.

5 star review of Jaret L.

I’ve been using ITAMG a couple of years now for on-site data destruction. They’ve been able to accommodate me on a timeline that fits my schedule anytime I call for service. Punctuality, professionalism, communication and ease of doing business with IT AMG makes me a satisfied client.

5 star review of Azad Khan

IT Asset Management Group is a trusted and reputable partner of ours. We have used ITAMG for firms that are closing, downsizing or looking to part ways with older technology and use the proceeds to upgrade equipment. The ITAMG staff is a pleasure to work with.

5 star review of Bill Mcgee
Reimagine your IT asset disposition with ITAMG

Reimagine Your IT Asset Disposition With ITAMG

Unlock secure data destruction that meets global compliance standards to environmentally responsible recycling and asset recovery.

Let us help you protect your data, minimize risks, maximize the value of your retired assets, and enhance your operational efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer your frequently asked questions about our data erasure, and shredding destruction services

What is Data Destruction?

Data destruction is the process of completely removing data from storage media to make it irrecoverable.

This can be achieved through two main methods:

Logical Sanitization (Data Erasure)

Logical Sanitization, also called, Data Erasure, involves overwriting existing data on the storage device, allowing the media to be reused if needed. It’s a sustainable option that aligns with corporate environmental goals and is suitable for low- to medium-sensitivity data.

Physical Destruction

Physical destruction involves mechanically destroying storage media, such as shredding hard drives or degaussing magnetic storage. This method is ideal for high-sensitivity data or compliance with strict regulatory requirements, ensuring that no data remnants can be recovered.

Why is Data Destruction Important?

Data destruction prevents potential breaches, maintains data privacy, and fulfills regulatory compliance. With growing legal requirements, especially in sectors like healthcare (HIPAA) and finance (GLBA), organizations are accountable for protecting personal and confidential information throughout its lifecycle, including its end-of-life.

Failing to secure data destruction exposes organizations to risks like financial penalties, reputational damage, and, most critically, the exploitation of residual data.

What types of data destruction are available?

The top three methods used as part of our data destruction services include data erasure, degaussing and hard drive shredding. Here’s a breakdown of each.

Data Erasure

Data erasure uses specialized software to overwrite data on storage devices, ensuring it’s irrecoverable. Unlike simple deletion, which leaves data fragments that can be retrieved, data erasure is a methodical approach that writes over all information on the device. This method is cost-effective and eco-friendly, as it enables devices to be reused, reducing electronic waste.

Degaussing

Degaussing uses a powerful magnetic field to scramble data on magnetic storage devices. While effective, this method renders the device inoperable, making it unsuitable for reuse. It’s widely used for high-security environments where sensitive data must be completely destroyed.

Hard Drive Shredding

Hard drive shredding is a form of data erasure. With hard drive shredding the hard drive is mechanically destroyed into small pieces, rendering data unrecoverable. Hard drive shredding is suitable for highly sensitive information and offers peace of mind that no residual data remains. It’s typically used when devices are no longer needed or when regulatory compliance demands destruction.