Category: Data Security

Providing Safe On-Site Data Destruction Services throughout Europe.

When safeguarding your data on retired storage media, the safest data destruction method can sometimes be the most convenient. On-site destruction of storage media, using on-site shred vehicles at your business location, is a secure and customer-friendly method to dispose of retired IT assets. On-site shredding is ideal for both large and small volume projects.

In addition to the myriad of services you have come to expect from SLS such as data sanitization, IT asset reuse and responsible recycling, mobile shredding presents multiple benefits to security-focused organizations that are only available with this on-site service:

• Convenience: Our technicians arrive at your site at a specified time and location to perform the service. SLS works collaboratively and proactively with you to minimize disruptions to your working environment.
• Logistical cost savings: Destroying media at your site eliminates the need to arrange for the highest security transport option, secure storage and packing service and materials. When no data leaves your facility, there are no additional costs to secure it.
• Increased security: All risks associated with logistics and data breaches, such as accidents, theft, loss and lapses in the chain of custody, are eliminated.
• Inventory validation: All serial numbers of the storage devices are scanned and recorded and can be validated against client inventory lists. This service provides important audit trails, including final inventory reconciliation.
• Witnessed destruction: On-site shredding includes the option to view your assets being shredded, providing complete assurance that your storage media does not leave your possession until all data is irretrievably destroyed. You can even feed your assets into the shredder yourself.
• All-inclusive pricing: Every company has different IT asset management and data privacy policies. SLS offers mobile shredding with a daily rate and up-front pricing, guaranteeing destruction of all your data storage devices without any surprise fees.
• Immediate documentation: SLS provides an instant audit trail for all media shredded with a same-day Certificate of Data Destruction (CODD). A hard copy of the CODD is accompanied by indefinite electronic storage of all certificates in the Sims Portal.
• Sustainable removal: SLS transports all shredded material taken from your site to an SLS Circular Center for recycling, consistent with WEEE legislation, refining it to be used to produce new commodities. Following the recycling process, a Certificate of Responsible Recycling (CORR) will be provided.
• Quick turn-around time: This service allows you to witness the physical destruction of all your data bearing devices, receive your CODD and have the shredded material transported from your location – all in the same day!

Convenience, confirmation of destruction and absolute security. These are the benefits of data destruction that are only available with on-site mobile media shredding.

SLS can provide a custom program to deliver these services to your company.

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has responded to our clients’ growing need for secure on-site data destruction by increasing our fleet of on-site shred vehicles in Europe. It is now even easier to bring our world-renowned ITAD global services directly to your company. These new vehicles are yet another example of SLS’ increased commitment to providing our customers with industry best-in-class services compliant with your local laws, regulations and company policies.

Our new vehicles allow the flexibility to customize on-site shredding to your specific needs. SLS offers on-site shredding of multiple types of data carriers in the same vehicle, at your location, making it easy for you to witness your devices being destroyed. Our fleet also includes smaller shredding vans, making it easier for clients with tight space considerations to take advantage of this service.

Scheduling and reserving this service is quick and convenient and our onboarding process is straightforward and efficient.  With defined processes and robust project management, we make it as easy as possible for you to compliantly shred your end-of-life assets with the absolute minimal disruption to your live work environment. Our experience and commitment to complete data destruction ensures that we provide the right tool for the job.

Media that can be shredded includes magnetic hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), back up tapes, CDs, DVDs, mobile phones, floppy disks and portable storage devices. Our revamped fleet provides our clients with increased flexibility to choose the right shred size options for your specific security needs, from 30mm down to the National Security Agency (NSA) standard of 2mm. This ensures that all data on your storage devices is irretrievably destroyed in accordance with your company’s data privacy policy.

We are also adapting to the changing landscape of data storage devices and the rise of new technology, including gaming, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our capabilities continue to expand so that we are able to keep up with all technology trends and enhance our already comprehensive services as a single-source supplier of your ITAD needs.

Our vehicles provide assurance that assets and data are disposed of compliant with GDPR legislation in a consistent, repeatable and predictable manner. SLS backs all services with a fully auditable chain of custody and access to all documentation 24 hours a day. We are accredited to ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO27001 and our vehicle operators are cleared to the highest standards.

The shredded media will be sustainably repurposed as our investment in advanced recycling equipment enables us to separate the shredded material into cleanly separated commodity streams which is more environmentally friendly and makes it easier to reuse recycled storage media in producing next generation products.

This investment in new on-site shred vehicles highlights SLS’ commitment to not only customer satisfaction and compliance, but to continuous improvement. As more clients are requiring that data is destroyed while data bearing assets are still in their custody, we are listening and responding. The ever-evolving relationship between SLS and our clients drives us to adapt to all industry trends and demands.

SLS operates globally and can support your data destruction needs worldwide.