What is Data Sanitization?
- Data Sanitization is the process of permanently and securely removing all data from IT equipment to prevent recovery or misuse. This includes wiping hard drives, SSDs, mobile devices, and other storage media using certified methods.
- At Capital E-Waste Recycling, we provide secure data sanitization services that meet Australian privacy laws and international compliance standards. Whether it's for end-of-life equipment or reassigning devices, our process protects your sensitive information.
- Whether you're retiring assets, donating devices, or preparing for audits, our certified data sanitization ensures your information is completely erased, with full traceability and proof of destruction.
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Tons of E-Waste Processed
We’ve processed over 125 tons of e-waste using secure, eco-friendly methods. Devices are collected, data is safely destroyed, and materials are sorted for recycling. This reduces landfill waste and supports a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sanitization is the process of permanently erasing or destroying data from a device to ensure it cannot be recovered, accessed, or misused in the future. It goes beyond simple deletion and follows strict industry standards.
Data deletion only removes file pointers, allowing recovery with basic tools. Sanitization, on the other hand, ensures complete and irreversible removal using advanced software or physical destruction.
Sanitization protects sensitive business and customer data, ensures compliance with privacy laws, and prevents data breaches when disposing or repurposing old devices.
Common methods include software-based overwriting (e.g., DoD 5220.22-M), degaussing magnetic storage, and physical destruction like shredding or crushing drives.
Yes, in many industries. Regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and Australia’s Privacy Act require proper data destruction to protect personal and business information.
Absolutely. Once properly sanitized, devices can be safely reused, donated, resold, or recycled without risk of data leakage.
Yes. We use certified tools that specifically support SSDs, flash memory, and mobile devices, ensuring secure and permanent erasure.