Absolute Data Destruction

Hard Drive Degaussing

Complete Data Destruction with Electromagnetic Technology

Our Hard Drive Degaussing Service provides a fast, effective, and irreversible method for destroying data stored on magnetic media such as hard drives, tapes, and other storage devices. Using powerful electromagnetic fields, degaussing completely disrupts the magnetic properties of the storage device, rendering all data unrecoverable.

What is Hard Drive Degaussing?

Data erasure is a method of completely wiping data from digital devices, such as hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), mobile phones, servers, and other storage devices. Unlike basic file deletion, which simply removes the file reference and leaves data retrievable with common recovery tools, data erasure overwrites every bit of data, ensuring it is irrecoverable.

Why Choose Our Hard Drive Degaussing Service?

Guaranteed Data Destruction

Degaussing provides absolute certainty that all data is permanently destroyed. It is especially effective for hard drives and tapes that are beyond reuse or when organizations must meet the most stringent data destruction regulations.

Quick and Efficient

Our degaussing process is fast and efficient, making it an ideal choice for organizations with large volumes of hard drives or magnetic storage that need to be decommissioned securely.

Comprehensive Reporting

After degaussing, we provide detailed reports that confirm the process has been completed successfully. This documentation includes the serial numbers of the devices destroyed and certification for audit purposes.

Compliance with Data Destruction Regulations

Our degaussing service ensures compliance with industry and governmental standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, and DoD 5220.22-M. This allows organizations to avoid penalties and ensures full protection of sensitive information.

Environmental Responsibility

Once degaussing has destroyed the data, the decommissioned drives can either be recycled or securely disposed of, contributing to environmentally responsible practices by reducing electronic waste (e-waste).

Benefits of Hard Drive Degaussing

Complete and Permanent Data Erasure: Degaussing provides a reliable, permanent solution for destroying sensitive data.

Non-Contact Method: The process does not require direct physical contact with the storage device, making it quick and efficient.

Suitable for High-Security Needs: Ideal for industries where complete destruction of sensitive information is critical.

Effective for Damaged Devices: Degaussing works on operational and non-functional hard drives or tapes, even when they are damaged beyond repair.

How Degaussing Works

1. Powerful Electromagnetic Field

Our degaussing machines generate a high-intensity electromagnetic field that disrupts the magnetic properties of hard drives, tapes, and other magnetic media. This process permanently scrambles the data, making recovery impossible.

2. Irreparable Device Damage

Degaussing not only destroys the data but also renders the storage device unusable. The device’s read/write heads, internal circuitry, and magnetic structure are all compromised, making it impossible for the drive to function.

3. Certifiable Data Destruction

After completing the degaussing process, we provide a tamper-proof certificate of destruction. This certificate can be used for audits or to verify that your data has been securely erased in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Compliance with Global Data Protection Regulations

Our hard drive degaussing service complies with industry standards and regulations, ensuring your organization remains compliant with data protection laws. Some key compliance standards we follow include:

DoD 5220.22-M

The U.S. Department of Defense standard for data destruction.

NIST 800-88

The National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines for media sanitization.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for protecting patient information.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation for secure data handling in the EU.

Industries We Serve:

Finance & Banking

Healthcare

Education

Government

Retail & E-commerce

Telecommunications

Legal & Professional Service

Choose a trusted method of data destruction.

With our Hard Drive Degaussing Service, you can rest assured that your sensitive information is permanently erased and that your organization is fully compliant with data protection regulations. Contact us today to schedule your degaussing service!