Hard Drive Destruction
Secure Hard Drive Destruction You Can Trust
Think smashing a hard drive with a hammer protects your data? Unfortunately, it doesn’t. While it may damage the exterior, the internal platters that store data and the magnetic field that makes that data accessible often remain intact. To truly eliminate sensitive information, both elements must be fully destroyed.
At Responsible Recycling Services, we offer secure, professional hard drive destruction that ensures your data is gone for good. Our process begins by shredding the drives into small pieces, physically destroying the platters inside. We then use degaussing technology to eliminate the magnetic field, rendering the drive completely unreadable and unusable.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Hard Drive Destruction that includes the serial numbers and date of destruction—providing clear proof that you’ve met your legal responsibility to protect confidential information. Our process is fully compliant with all federal data security regulations, including FACTA and HIPAA, giving you peace of mind that your data is handled with the highest level of care and security.
On-site hard drive shredding available!
Prefer to witness the destruction of your data firsthand? We offer on-site hard drive and backup tape shredding, bringing our secure mobile shredder directly to your location. You’ll have the peace of mind of watching your drives being destroyed in real time—ensuring complete data security right before your eyes.
Ready to schedule or learn more? Contact us today to speak with our team and set up a secure, on-site service that fits your needs.
Data Security Tips
Secure Stored Hard Drives
Never assume that old hard drives are safe just because they’re out of sight. Storing drives that contain payroll records or personal employee data puts your organization at risk of theft or misuse—whether next month or years down the line. Proper destruction is the only guaranteed way to ensure that sensitive information can’t fall into the wrong hands.
Don’t Overlook Office Equipment
Many digital copiers and multifunction printers contain internal hard drives that store copies of every scanned, copied, or emailed document. When selling, recycling, or disposing of this equipment, always ensure the internal drive is removed and destroyed, or properly wiped by a trusted professional. Ignoring this step could expose confidential business or client information.
Be Smart About Mobile Storage
Avoid storing sensitive personal or financial data on mobile devices like laptops, smartphones, or USB drives unless absolutely necessary. These devices are easily lost or stolen, making them a prime target for data breaches. Whenever possible, store confidential information on a secure server or desktop and use encryption if mobile storage is required.
For more tips on data security, responsible recycling, and protecting your information, check out our blog.