Security of Data

Data security is our top concern at Ecosystems. We make sure that every stage—from collecting to transportation, sanitization, destruction and IT Recycling —is strictly regulated to safeguard the private information of our clients.

Security of Collections and Physical Protection

The point of collection is where client data security starts. To create a safe chain of custody, every piece of equipment is barcoded on location and scanned into the Eco-Tracker Portal. With the following protocols in place, the Eco-Tracker system guarantees traceability from the moment of collection to the point of final processing:

• Collection by Vetted Staff: Only thoroughly vetted personnel handle any device.
• Secure Loading: Before being loaded, Ecosystems and client representatives countersign the items.
• GPS tracking: Data-bearing goods are kept safe in containers while equipment is carried in GPS-tracked vehicles. Every vehicle’s whereabouts is tracked by our logistics team, which looks into any deviations or unforeseen halt in real time.

Every item is rescanned off the vehicle when it arrives at our facility, ensuring full traceability from collection to disposal and preventing equipment loss during transit.

Techniques for Data Destruction

In accordance with NIST 800-88 requirements, Ecosystems makes use of cutting-edge data destruction technology to guarantee that all data is fully and irretrievably deleted from every device:

• DSS Sanitization of Mobile Data

Our Product Assurance for ADISA To determine each storage device’s distinct capabilities, a certified DSS mobile device from Data Safe Solutions speaks with it directly. After that, it chooses the best sanitization technique, such as block-level erasure, targeted overwriting with verification, or cryptographic erasure for drives that encrypt themselves. This customized strategy guarantees adherence to the strictest data security guidelines and offers clients Certificates of Sanitization, which are available via our Eco-Tracker Portal.

• Destruction in Physical Form

For devices that need to be physically destroyed completely, we use degaussers, HDD crushers, and industrial-grade shredders. Crushers use tremendous pressure to damage internal components, while shredding reduces drives to tiny, unrecoverable shards. Degaussing destroys magnetic fields in magnetic media, deleting data that cannot be recovered. Certificates of Physical Destruction are sent through the Eco-Tracker Portal, and every gadget that is physically destroyed is painstakingly recorded.

When combined, these techniques offer complete traceability and proof of compliance, guaranteeing that all devices carrying data are processed safely and in accordance with strict industry requirements.

Verifiable data destruction is offered by Comprehensive Data 

Destruction of Ecosystems for each device gathered, covering a variety of data-bearing objects such as:

• Devices include mobile phones, servers, tablets, PCs, laptops, and multifunction printers.
• Media include USB memory sticks, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, backup tapes, and hard drives (HDDs and SSDs).
• Network equipment includes EPOS, CCTV, routers, and firewalls.

We can safely delete it if it has the capacity to store data. Through the Eco-Tracker Portal, consumers can obtain individual Certificates of Destruction or tangible proof of destruction for every item that has been documented.

Secure facilities

Our premises are protected by several levels of physical protection, guaranteeing that your data is protected at all times:

External Protection

• Enclosed 12-Foot High Fencing: High-level security fencing encloses the building.
• Electric roller shutters and windows: The security of the building is improved by reinforced windows and doors.
• 360° Monitored CCTV: Surveillance cameras keep an eye on the property all the time.
• Alarm System: Constantly monitored and connected to outside security.

Internal Safety

• CCTV monitoring: Every location used for data processing is continuously captured on camera.
• Restricted Access: Strict control over sensitive processes is ensured by limiting access to secure data destruction zones to authorized workers only.

About

As one of the top providers of IT asset disposal and data destruction services in the UK mainland, we have the highest industry certifications, guaranteeing our clients complete legal compliance while getting rid of sensitive data and redundant IT devices.