Computers get outdated or stop working after a time and need to be gotten rid of. First, it’s important to get rid of all personal or confidential data on the machine. While not everyone takes this step when getting rid of a computer, it often makes sense to shred or otherwise destroy the hard drive.
Permanently Destroys Data
Erasing the data on a hard drive doesn’t always mean that the data is gone for good. The only way to do this is Hard Drive Destruction in Irvine. Otherwise, someone may be able to retrieve the data. When information is just wiped from the drive, experts may be able to recover more than 90 percent of the data.
Avoid Security Breaches
Data recovered from hard drives that weren’t properly disposed of could lead to a security breach. Businesses with this type of security breach can be fined. Individuals whose private data is discovered could suffer from identity theft or have their funds stolen, depending on the information the thieves are able to recover. Shredding the hard drive will make it easier to avoid this type of breach.
Frees Up Storage Space
Some businesses simply store old hard drives, but this can take up a lot of space and still leaves the chance that someone may be able to get the hard drives and recover the data. Hard Drive Destruction in Irvine is a much safer and less costly alternative.
Fulfills Legal Requirements
Businesses have to meet certain requirements when disposing of sensitive data which is often stored on computer hard drives. Businesses have to protect the privacy of their clients, and healthcare providers have to protect their patients.
Onsite Versus Offsite Destruction
A mobile company that can come to you means that there’s less chance of a security breach, as the hard drives never leave your property and you can watch the whole process to make sure it’s properly conducted if you so desire. There’s also no need to pay to transport the materials that need to be shredded, so there could be cost savings.
They can help with all of your shredding needs, whether you have documents, DVDs, CDs or hard drives.
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