Data Protection Regulation
We Buy Used IT Equipment follows best practices for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards for personal data protection. We offer a number of services that completely destroy data across a wide variety of devices including magnetic tape media, hard disk drives, and solid-state drives.
Secure Shipping Solutions
Every organization has unique security requirements with shipments ranging from a few boxes to full truck loads. We have a shipping solution for every scenario with many options to ensure all shipments meet your specific needs.
Learn MoreSecure Chain-of-Custody
We offer over half century of experience, ensuring you peace-of-mind after your shipment has left your premises. From efficient pickups, thorough communication, a 24 hour secured facility, and a secure chain-of-custody throughout processing.
Learn MoreGuidelines for Media Sanitation
Published in December 2014. The National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88 r1 Guidelines (NIST 800-88r1), are the most commonly cited guidelines used in the United States.
We Buy Used IT Equipment follows procedures that are in strict compliance with guidelines for data destruction including:
- Hard copy (paper) storage sanitization
- Networking device sanitization
- Mobile device sanitization
- Equipment sanitization
- Magnetic media sanitization
- Peripherally attached storage sanitization
- Optical media sanitization
- Flash memory-based storage device sanitization
- RAM and ROM based storage device sanitization
- Cryptographic erase considerations
- Staying Compliant in the Healthcare Industry
Learn how healthcare professionals can further protect their internet connected devices.
Read Blog3 Levels of Data Destruction to Ensure Your Data is Safe
Level I (reuse allowed)
- Appropriate for individual or business. Data Destruction Certificate provided at no charge
- Degauss allowable media types before testing and certification
- Reformat and single pass format of functional servo storage media and hard drives. Non-functional media will be degaussed (de-magnetized) and recycled
- This is a green, eco-friendly solution
Level II (reuse allowed)
- Appropriate for business and individuals desiring a higher level of security. Data Destruction Certificate provided at no charge
- Compliant for mid-range data sensitivity. Covers many regulatory compliance issues and un-classified data.
- Degauss allowable media types before testing and certification
- Reformat and multiple-pass format of functional servo storage media and hard drives. Non-functional media will be degaussed (de-magnetized) and recycled
- Low level DoD compliant – 7 pass wipe
- This is a green, eco-friendly solution
Level III (not for reuse)
Full Data Eradication and Media Destruction and Disposal
- Appropriate for organizations interested in the ultimate data destruction solution
- Compliant with all standards and regulations
- Full degaussing and physical destruction of storage media and hard drives
- This solution is not as eco-friendly as other solutions – some parts may be recycled – but some may end up in landfills
Certificate of Data Destruction
We provide a data destruction certificate for every order.
Sample CertificateSecuring your organizations data with the following regulatory laws
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Financial Services Modernization Act)
- USA Patriot Act (Bank Security Act)
- Homeland Security Information Sharing Act (Federal agencies security information)
- D.o.D. (Department of Defense) standards
- National Security Agency (NSA)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication Series 800-88
- National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M)
- Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH)
- Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)
- Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
- FDA Security Regulations (21 C.F.R. part 11)
- Payment Card Information Security Standard (PCI)