Data Destruction and Removal

Save yourself the hassle, time, and money required
to get rid of private information

Let a professional perform data destruction and removal for you! Secure e-Cycle has been disposing computer-related data for over ten years and understands its importance. Our techniques are top notch and ensure your information is completely removed.

Our data destruction methods are both approved by the Department of Defense and use serial numbers so we can track and report information throughout the entire process. Both data sanitization and physical destruction ensure all company asset tags are completely removed from each asset, providing you the most safety possible.

It’s important to realize files you delete on your own are not completely deleted unless properly destroyed by a professional. Each data destruction and removal method differs in certain aspects. The process you choose will depend on your preferences!

Data Sanitization

Data sanitization serves as a comprehensive solution for the secure removal of both company and personal information from computers or electronic devices. This meticulous process entails the thorough erasure and cleansing of the device's hard drive, ensuring that it can be repurposed while maintaining its functional integrity.

The cornerstone of data sanitization lies in the implementation of a certified Department of Defense 5220-20M disk wiping procedure on each treated device. This rigorous process guarantees the complete eradication of data, leaving no trace of sensitive information behind. Consequently, the device is rendered fit for alternative uses, safeguarding its potential for future endeavours and minimizing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access.

Physical Destruction

In contrast, physical destruction tactics are recommended when you do not wish to reuse your computer. We use two methods to physically destroy hard drives: One uses a mechanical Hard Drive Crusher to destroy archived data by shattering the internal platters that contain the data, leaving the data unreadable. The second utilizes a shredding truck.

The hard drives are fed through our mobile shredding vehicle designed specifically to shred hard drives and other media (i.e. tapes, microfiche) down to small pieces. Secure e-Cycle can perform the physical destruction process on-site at your location or at our Kansas City, Kansas plant. After the destruction process takes place, all hard drives are responsibly recycled by our R2 and ISO certified partner.