Data Destruction Procedures

DataWreck's Secure Data Destruction procedures are clear, comprehensive and follow strict procedure to ensure that every item is documented and accounted for from acquisition through to destruction and certification.

Acquisition

Stage 1 - All media is double counted by the customer ready for hand over to DataWreck.

Stage 2 - All media is signed over to DataWreck (Or Secure Courier) by starting off a Chain-of-Custody form. This maintains a fully documented audit trail of all media to be destroyed. This will be returned to the customer at the end of the process so they can be satisfied of that data security has not been breached.

Logistics

Security in the logistical stage is overlooked by many data destruction companies. Most data security breaches occur during transportation as highlighted during some high profile data security breaches by UK Government departments.

Stage 3 (Optional) - DataWreck can provide a wide range of logistics options including standard couriers, dedicated secure couriers, Government Security Cleared (SC) drivers, proffesional security contractors or DataWreck's own logistics service.

The Destruction Process

Stage 4 - All media is counted and documented by DataWreck's secure data destruction team. Photographs or video can be taken if requested. The Chain-of-Custody form will be signed to complete the audit trail from the logistics to the destruction phases.

Stage 5 - Each item of media will be tallied by our team as it passes from the box through the destruction process. This will be documented and can be photographed if requested.

Stage 6 - All waste material will be separated ready for the recycling process.

Certification

Stage 7 - Secure Destruction Certificates, WEEE certificate, Chain-of-Custody documents, tally charts and photographic evidence will be collated and sent to the customer.

For Secure Data Destruction - Please Call: 01785 887 871