Data Destruction Solutions
When you delete data from your laptop, computer, or smartphone, it’s important to understand that the data isn’t truly gone. While it may appear deleted, it often remains on the device and can potentially be recovered. This is similar to trying to erase something written in pen on paper—it’s nearly impossible to completely remove. People often use data-erasing software, but even the most popular tools don’t always guarantee that information will be entirely inaccessible. In fact, statistics show that less than 50% of data destruction software can fully erase data from a device, highlighting the need for professional services to ensure complete data destruction.
Overwriting
At PITS Data Recovery, our experienced engineers use three reliable methods for data destruction, each tailored to different device types and needs. One of the most common methods is Overwriting (also known as data wiping), where new data is written over the old. This method is highly effective and preserves the functionality of the device, making it a great option if you plan to continue using the device after the data is destroyed. For most situations, overwriting the data once is sufficient, but for optimal results, we recommend wiping the data multiple times to ensure it is fully unrecoverable.
The main drawback of degaussing is that it renders the storage device completely unusable. Since the process damages the magnetic components of the device, it cannot be reused after degaussing, making it unsuitable if you intend to keep or repurpose the media. While degaussing is one of the quickest and most thorough data destruction methods for magnetic storage, it’s essential to consider whether the device will need to be functional afterward. For those seeking to destroy data permanently without regard for device reuse, degaussing is a powerful and efficient solution.
Degaussing
Another highly effective method of data destruction is Degaussing, which is used primarily on magnetic storage devices such as hard drives, tapes, and other media. Hard drives use magnetic technology to store data, and degaussing works by disrupting the magnetic field, effectively destroying the stored data. This method is incredibly fast and can quickly purge an entire storage medium, making it ideal for situations where immediate and complete data destruction is required. However, it is important to note that degaussing is only effective on magnetic storage devices, and cannot be used to erase data from solid-state drives or other non-magnetic media.
The main drawback of degaussing is that it renders the storage device completely unusable. Since the process damages the magnetic components of the device, it cannot be reused after degaussing, making it unsuitable if you intend to keep or repurpose the media.
While degaussing is one of the quickest and most thorough data destruction methods for magnetic storage, it’s essential to consider whether the device will need to be functional afterward. For those seeking to destroy data permanently without regard for device reuse, degaussing is a powerful and efficient solution.
Physical Damage
For devices that are no longer in use and require permanent data destruction, Physical Damage is one of the most effective methods. This approach involves physically damaging the storage device in ways such as drilling, shredding, chemical melting, or other techniques that render the data storage medium unreadable. These methods are highly effective for ensuring that sensitive data is permanently destroyed, as they physically compromise the device’s ability to store or retrieve information. However, in some cases, forensic methods might still be able to recover data from a physically damaged device.
To guarantee that the data is irrecoverable, we prefer to pulverize the device into small particles. This method ensures that no part of the device remains intact and no data can be retrieved, offering the highest level of security. While physical destruction is one of the most foolproof ways to eliminate data, it is crucial that these procedures are handled by experts. Attempting to destroy the device yourself can leave residual data that can still be recovered with advanced forensic techniques, which is why trusting professionals is key to ensuring your data is completely erased.
Our team at PITS Data Recovery provides secure and reliable physical data destruction, thoroughly testing each device to ensure no recoverable data remains. We meticulously examine the media until it is fully destroyed and no longer usable. For more information on our media disposal and data destruction solutions, contact our data center or submit a request form. Our customer service team will promptly assist you to ensure your data is securely destroyed.
