Data wiping means removing all data on storage devices so that the information can no longer be accessed or read. This is a very important step for compliance and in cases where there is sensitive data on the storage devices.

Degaussing is the process of destroying data by demagnetizing the magnetic field used to store data on storage devices.

Data wiping or degaussing must be performed by experts such as Recycler Asia to do it right and gain maximum benefit. Some of the benefits of data wiping or degaussing are discussed below.

Ensure regulatory compliance
For companies that need to adhere to compliance standards, wiping data in the right way on their old IT assets is a mandatory requirement. In such cases, it is best to use the services of an expert provider such as Recycler Asia to ensure regulatory compliance and permanent data erasure.

Prevent data breach
Data wiping or degaussing by experts ensures that there is no chance of a data breach at any point in a device’s end-of-life process. A proper data wipe by dedicated service providers such as Recycler Asia will ensure that data is not accessible to any hackers or data miners.

Reduce e-waste
Data wiping cleans storage devices completely making them available for reuse. Such devices can be refurbished and sold to device manufacturers thereby reducing the need to produce new devices. When carried out by experts such as Recycler Asia, data wiping or degaussing help reduce your organization’s carbon footprint and enables you to contribute to environmental protection.
When it is time to dispose of your old and dated IT assets, look for expert services to assist you with the process using safe, secure, and certified methodologies.

Contact us to handle your IT assets in a safe manner by carrying out the required data wiping, degaussing and shredding in a scientific way to meet NIST and R2 Responsible recycling Appendix B requirements.