Due to the many data protection laws in the USA most devices need to have their hard drives wiped before they can be recycled, resold, donated or redeployed. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misunderstandings around the subject of how best to permanently wipe or delete files, photos and data from computers, cloud servers, laptops, tablets, photocopiers & even mobile phones. To help clear any confusion YBC has produced the following data destruction Q&A’S:
Digital data can take the form of just about anything from a smartphone photograph to a company report written on a laptop. Todays' desktop computers, servers, laptops, smartphones, printers, photocopiers, PC tablets & iPads all store their digital data on either a solid-state drive (SSD) or a spinning disk drive (HDD), both are commonly referred to as hard drives. When you delete data (e.g. files, photos, presentations, reports, databases, etc.) from a hard drive it is not truly gone. The deletion process just erases the location instructions (i.e. the path that helps you find the file). This means the file can still be recovered using specialized software. This is great news if you’ve deleted something by mistake, but incredibly bad news if you are trying to dispose of anything with a hard drive. To help ensure your company disposes of it’s hard drives correctly please call YBC for help v 908 431 0090 or Email Us
Digital data can take the form of just about anything from a smartphone photograph to a company report written on a laptop. Todays' desktop computers, servers, laptops, smartphones, printers, photocopiers, PC tablets & iPads all store their digital data on either a solid-state drive (SSD) or a spinning disk drive (HDD), both are commonly referred to as hard drives. When you delete data (e.g. files, photos, presentations, reports, databases, etc.) from a hard drive it is not truly gone. The deletion process just erases the location instructions (i.e. the path that helps you find the file). This means the file can still be recovered using specialized software. This is great news if you’ve deleted something by mistake, but incredibly bad news if you are trying to dispose of anything with a hard drive. To help ensure your company disposes of it’s hard drives correctly please call YBC for help v 908 431 0090 or Email Us
There is a complexity of sector-specific and medium-specific laws in the USA that govern the disposal of devices containing digital data. Digital data disposal laws aren’t just Federal they are also State specific, with each State having its own variations. The telecommunications, health, credit, financial, legal, governmental and marketing sectors are usually penalized the most if they’ve failed to wipe their hard drives. That said, hefty fines or even jail time doesn’t always make amends to the victims of identity theft. In essence, mediums such as office computers, DC / business servers, corporate laptops, work PC tablets, company smartphones, printers, photocopiers and just about anything that stores ‘personally identifiable information’ (PII) is a legal liability when being disposed of. To help ensure your company disposes of it’s hard drives legally please call YBC for help v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
Hard drives store digital data physically as either magnetic polarities (on an HDD) or as deposited electrons in charge traps (in an SSD). As mentioned earlier, deleting data and even formatting hard drives is not enough to permanently remove files. The only way to ensure data is deleted permanently is to physically change the structure of the electrons or magnetic binary sequences recorded in / on each hard drive. There are four primary methods to permanently remove data from a hard drive, they are; magnetically degaussing, crushing, shredding and overwriting (wiping). Whilst all four methods are very good, disk wiping is the preferred data destruction choice for the military’s most secret clandestine departments. The remaining data destruction techniques hold a small potential for failure whereas wiping obliterates a file at both a magnetic and subatomic level. To learn more about ensuring the permanent deletion of files, folders, images, movies & data from your organizations computers please call YBC for help v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
Hard drives store digital data physically as either magnetic polarities (on an HDD) or as deposited electrons in charge traps (in an SSD). As mentioned earlier, deleting data and even formatting hard drives is not enough to permanently remove files. The only way to ensure data is deleted permanently is to physically change the structure of the electrons or magnetic binary sequences recorded in / on each hard drive. There are four primary methods to permanently remove data from a hard drive, they are; magnetically degaussing, crushing, shredding and overwriting (wiping). Whilst all four methods are very good, disk wiping is the preferred data destruction choice for the military’s most secret clandestine departments. The remaining data destruction techniques hold a small potential for failure whereas wiping obliterates a file at both a magnetic and subatomic level. To learn more about ensuring the permanent deletion of files, folders, images, movies & data from your organizations computers please call YBC for help v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
The terminology ‘hard drive wipe’ means to completely wipe clean a hard drive of its data. Many believe it means to completely erase the drive of information but in reality, this is not how it works. A hard drive wipe doesn’t erase information as one might first think, instead the wipe overwrites the information and in doing so changes the physical structure of the data stored. Physically changing your data into something completely different makes it impossible to recover the original information because it simply no-longer exists. In addition to being the best from of data destruction, hard drive wiping also leaves you with a functioning hard drive (unlike shredding or degaussing). This means if you are considering reselling, redeploying or donating your computers or laptops you can do so without having to purchase new storage drives. The YBC data destruction facilities offer hard drive wiping set to the US National Computer Security Center standards as well as HIPAA, NATO NIAPC, Sarbanes-Oxley, FACTA and every domain of the US Military. Hard drive wipes are most companies first choice for permanently removing data from a hard drive. To learn more and to see if your company is eligible for free data destruction please call YBC v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
A powerful enough magnetic field will both erase data forever and utterly destroy a hard disk drive in the process. The YBC data destruction center (located in the YBC ITAD computer disposal facilities) is home to a range of incredibly powerful electromagnetic degaussing devices. This equipment produces a tremendously powerful electromagnetic field, it is very similar to an EMP. The field is focused on a hard disk drive and then the polarity is flipped. This polarity change converts all digital (binary) magnetic data to a unified singular status. Put more simply, the files and data on your hard drive are stored as a sequence of binary states. These states are akin to binary code e.g. a collection of ones and zeros (i.e.: 0011100100111). The magnetic polarity change destroys the binary sequence by making everything a 1 and therefore utterly killing the data. There is a downside however. Solid State Drives (SSD) are less susceptible to electromagnetic fields. That said, for Hard Disk Drives (HDD) a magnetic degausser will utterly render the hard drive useless. To learn more and to see if your company is eligible for free hard drive wiping or degaussing please call YBC v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
A powerful enough magnetic field will both erase data forever and utterly destroy a hard disk drive in the process. The YBC data destruction center (located in the YBC ITAD computer disposal facilities) is home to a range of incredibly powerful electromagnetic degaussing devices. This equipment produces a tremendously powerful electromagnetic field, it is very similar to an EMP. The field is focused on a hard disk drive and then the polarity is flipped. This polarity change converts all digital (binary) magnetic data to a unified singular status. Put more simply, the files and data on your hard drive are stored as a sequence of binary states. These states are akin to binary code e.g. a collection of ones and zeros (i.e.: 0011100100111). The magnetic polarity change destroys the binary sequence by making everything a 1 and therefore utterly killing the data. There is a downside however. Solid State Drives (SSD) are less susceptible to electromagnetic fields. That said, for Hard Disk Drives (HDD) a magnetic degausser will utterly render the hard drive useless. To learn more and to see if your company is eligible for free hard drive wiping or degaussing please call YBC v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
If your business needs to physically destroy the hard drives located within decommissioned workstation PCs, servers or laptops you will need a solution that destroys both HDD & SSD computer memory. As mentioned earlier a hard drive wipe is the best method for permanently deleting data but in some cases, clients also require their hard drives to be destroyed. The YBC data destruction center is home to hardware that completely obliterates both solid state and disk hard drives alike. In terms of accreditation, YBC uses hard drive destroyers that are EPL-listed by the National Security Agency (NSA) & the Central Security Service (CSS). These particular hard drive data destruction machines crush, perforate and physically destroy disk drives, solid-state drives, solid-state media, flash drives, USB thumb drives, and SSHD controller boards. To learn more about the capabilities of the YBC data destruction center please call v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
If preformed to NAID AAA+ standards shredding is an exceptional solution for total data and hard drive destruction. It works for every device from smartphones & tablets to desktop computers & servers. It doesn’t matter if YBC is destroying SSD or HDD as both hard drives will be utterly pulverized and shredded into flakes. The benefits of hard drive shredding include the guarantee that sensitive data is 100% unrecoverable and your business / organization is 100% compliant with both State & Federal laws. The downside is that unlike a data wipe your hard drives will no longer exist and therefore have no resell value. Shredding is a faster process than crushing so it is usually recommended to clients’ with a significant number of hard drives to destroy. Shredding hard drives can also be more expensive than wiping, crushing & degaussing because the equipment needed requires higher levels of maintenance due to stronger levels of wear & tear. However, your company may qualify for free hard drive shredding, to learn more please call YBC v 908 431 0090 or Email Us for help.
If preformed to NAID AAA+ standards shredding is an exceptional solution for total data and hard drive destruction. It works for every device from smartphones & tablets to desktop computers & servers. It doesn’t matter if YBC is destroying SSD or HDD as both hard drives will be utterly pulverized and shredded into flakes. The benefits of hard drive shredding include the guarantee that sensitive data is 100% unrecoverable and your business / organization is 100% compliant with both State & Federal laws. The downside is that unlike a data wipe your hard drives will no longer exist and therefore have no resell value. Shredding is a faster process than crushing so it is usually recommended to clients’ with a significant number of hard drives to destroy. Shredding hard drives can also be more expensive than wiping, crushing & degaussing because the equipment needed requires higher levels of maintenance due to stronger levels of wear & tear. However, your company may qualify for free hard drive shredding, to learn more please call YBC v 908 431 0090 or Email Us for help.
The YBC data destruction centers consist of secure hard drive removal zones and data sanitization labs. A removal zone is an isolated area that allows YBC’s data destruction engineers to physically remove hard drives from their clients’ devices (e.g. desktop computers, server data storage systems, laptops, etc.). Once a hard drive is removed it is securely locked in a rolling storage cabinet and taken to the data sanitization lab. The data sanitization lab comprises of secure, key-coded and monitored rooms that are equipped to wipe or destroy every type, make and model of hard drive. The data destruction process includes full audit reporting and ends in certification that proves your organizations hard drives have been disposed of in accordance with both Federal and State data protection laws. The YBC data destruction service isn’t just exclusively for hard drives, YBC is capable of destroying back up tapes, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks and portable storage devices. If your business is looking for a company to clean or destroy its retired hard drives please call YBC for help v 908 431 0090 or Email Us.
80% of clients use the YBC data destruction center to either wipe or destroy their old computer hard drives. However, there are some businesses and organizations that store such sensitive information that their decommissioned hard drives simply cannot leave their building without first being destroyed. YBC helps these clients by providing a mobile data destruction service. The YBC mobile data destruction service takes directly to the clients’ location all the equipment needed to sterilize and shred hard drives. This service is commonly referred to as ‘onsite data destruction’. The YBC onsite data destruction service is ITAD certified using only the best NAID AAA+ hard drive shredding machines and data removal equipment. In addition, the mobile hard drive data destruction service is capable of destroying thousands of storage devices daily. This includes devices such as magnetic hard drives, solid state drives, back up tapes, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks and portable storage devices. Furthermore, the YBC onsite data destruction service allows clients to witness the secure data destruction and disposal without leaving their premises. To learn more about the cost of onsite data destruction or to see if your company qualifies for FREE hard drive shredding please call v 908 431 0090 or Email Us for help.
80% of clients use the YBC data destruction center to either wipe or destroy their old computer hard drives. However, there are some businesses and organizations that store such sensitive information that their decommissioned hard drives simply cannot leave their building without first being destroyed. YBC helps these clients by providing a mobile data destruction service. The YBC mobile data destruction service takes directly to the clients’ location all the equipment needed to sterilize and shred hard drives. This service is commonly referred to as ‘onsite data destruction’. The YBC onsite data destruction service is ITAD certified using only the best NAID AAA+ hard drive shredding machines and data removal equipment. In addition, the mobile hard drive data destruction service is capable of destroying thousands of storage devices daily. This includes devices such as magnetic hard drives, solid state drives, back up tapes, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks and portable storage devices. Furthermore, the YBC onsite data destruction service allows clients to witness the secure data destruction and disposal without leaving their premises. To learn more about the cost of onsite data destruction or to see if your company qualifies for FREE hard drive shredding please call v 908 431 0090 or Email Us for help.
The following list shows the most commonly accepted ‘work place’ laptops for disposal via recycling or reselling:
The following is a list of the most commonly accepted ‘work place’ computers YBC disposes of via recycling or reselling:
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The following overwrite and degaussing standards are compliant with NIST 800-88 & available at YBC:
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When it comes time to decommission old IT hardware the YBC IT asset disposition and disposal service is unparalleled. YBC provides a world-class, onsite, ITAD audit of all your company’s retired IT hardware which, also involves palletizing all your retired computer equipment during this process. This makes the pick-up an effortless progression and immeasurably swift. For more information regarding ITAD logistics click here.
All decommissioned hard drives & digital storage systems are either wiped & shredded at the clients’ location, or locked in a secure rolling storage cabinet & transported to the YBC data destruction labs where they can be utterly destroyed. All digital data destruction services provided are compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements for data destruction along with NATO NIAPC, HIPAA, NAID & the US DoD, click here.
YBC has recycled over 10,000,000 computers and that number is growing daily. One of the best ways to recycle is to reuse. YBC has one of the best refurbish and reseller programs in the country, this ensures clients get the best possible prices for their retired IT hardware. Not all clients want to sell their obsolete IT hardware, for those clients wishing to recycle, YBC provides a fully R2 certified computer recycling service, click here.
YBC provides its clients with a fully secured and customizable online ‘Reporting Portal’. This portal allows clients to view or export detailed reports related to their retired IT assets. These reports contain: detailed asset tracking info, refurbishment, remarketing and sales values and for legal protection; indemnification certificates that prove recycling and chain of custody. For more information about this ITAD service click here.
YBC offers a full suite of ITAD Services globally. ITAD initiatives include: reduced-fee programs with a client revenue share, and even No-Fee programs, offering free pick-ups & free computer recycling / disposal. YBC also offers lease return management (e.g. assessment, repair and return of IT equipment to lessor). Lastly, YBC may also offer to buy your business’s retired computers if they are in good condition, click here.
YBC (a nationwide U.S. veteran owned ITAD business) recycles computers for a multitude of corporations, organizations, governmental departments, schools and institutions. Now in its third decade of providing State DEP and U.S. Federal EPA compliant computer disposal services, YBC takes great pride in being one of the earliest pioneers in recycling I.T. hardware. To learn more about computer disposal laws click here.
Computer hardware & IT devices in general are rapidly becoming the cause of the fastest growing toxic waste problem in the world. If all the desktop computers, s & servers in use right now were lined up they would circle the Earth 25 times. The problem occurs when this IT hardware becomes obsolete and needs to be disposed of. The YBC solution keeps IT hardware out of landfills, find out how, click here.
YBC is a certified VOB business with full BBB accreditation. The YBC company mandate is to help address and solve the growing problem of computer ewaste (electronic waste) pollution. In the pursuit of this ambition YBC holds R2, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certifications & provides ITAD computer recycling & hard drive destruction. YBC is also a State certified computer disposal company. For more information click here.
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YBC, an award-winning asset recovery and asset management firm, was founded in 1994. Our principals have over 60 years of I.T. Asset Disposition experience. Today, we are recognized as the nation’s most experienced partner specializing in managing technology lifecycle services for Corporate America. Our headquarters is located in Hillsborough, New Jersey (49,000 square foot) with affiliated offices throughout the U.S.. For over 25 years, YBC has provided significant cost savings for businesses seeking assistance in all stages of the technology lifecycle. YBC has earned the reputation within the industry as one of the most trusted partners in developing unique, yet simple solutions for Computer Asset Recovery and Reverse Logistics.
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