Securing and properly destroying confidential information is not optional, it is a legal and regulatory requirement. SwitchICT provides secure, auditable data destruction on all storage media types, fully documented with complete chain of custody and auditable documentation from collection to certificate.
Documented, auditable data destruction process
Certificate of destruction provided for every asset
On-site or off-site destruction options
Support for all media types: HDD, SSD, NVMe, tape, flash
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Why secure data destruction matters
Data breaches from improperly decommissioned hardware represent a serious and growing risk. Organizations face significant penalties for data protection failures under regulations such as GDPR. Our destruction process ensures complete, verifiable removal of all data, protecting your organization from liability, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.
Data erasure (software-based)
For media that will be reused or resold, we provide software erasure following internationally recognized standards:
NIST 800-88 compliant erasure procedures
DoD 5220.22-M multi-pass overwrite options
Per-drive verification and certificate generation
Suitable for HDDs, SSDs, and NVMe drives
Physical destruction (shredding & degaussing)
For the highest security requirements or media that cannot be erased (damaged drives, certain SSD types), we provide physical destruction:
Industrial hard drive shredding to particle size
Degaussing for magnetic media (HDD, tape)
Witnessed destruction available for sensitive environments
Video documentation of destruction process available
Chain of custody & documentation
We maintain a full auditable chain of custody from collection to certificate:
Asset collection with serial number documentation
Secure transport in sealed, tracked containers
Individual certificate of destruction per asset
Complete audit trail for compliance and insurance records
Environmental compliance for all destroyed media
Why SwitchICT
Tailored to your needs
Every solution is scoped to your environment, budget, and priorities. No fixed packages.
Direct personal support
You work directly with our team. No call centers, no ticket queues, no outsourced helpdesks.
Fast response times
SLA-backed response with onsite support available across Europe.
Security-first approach
Every service is designed with security best practices built in from the start.
Worldwide coverage
Serving businesses globally with local expertise and international reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Software erasure is suitable for most requirements and allows media reuse. Physical destruction is recommended for classified data or media that cannot be reliably erased.
Yes, we offer both on-site destruction (we come to you) and off-site destruction at our secure facility.
NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M erasure standards. We provide full documentation suitable for regulatory and audit requirements.
Yes, SSDs require specific erasure methods (cryptographic erase or physical destruction) due to wear leveling. We use appropriate methods for each media type.
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