Before collection
Inventory data-bearing assets, remove credentials where appropriate, and flag sensitive devices. Do not assume deletion or formatting securely removes data.
Hard drives, SSDs, servers, computers, and storage devices may retain business records, personal information, or confidential files after retirement.
Inventory data-bearing assets, remove credentials where appropriate, and flag sensitive devices. Do not assume deletion or formatting securely removes data.
Agree authorized access, transport, chain-of-custody records, and any destruction obligations in writing. Healthcare and financial organizations should define their specific requirements.
Require documentation matching the devices and agreed service. A verified method, provider, and evidence must be established before any destruction promise is made.
No destruction standard, certification, or completed destruction service is claimed. Verified credentials and certificate samples will be added after review.