FAQ

• How quickly can we expect the equipment to be collected from our site / turned around? And what will it cost?
• How are the disks wiped? What format is used?
• Can we have a certificate of disposal?
• Do we get a full audit of what you have disposed of?
• What are the prices & are they fixed?
• What carriage do we use & are they reputable / trustworthy?
• What if there are a few items that have value - how soon can you let us know this?
• Can our staff come to you to have kit "cleaned" ? Occasionally we give staff first pickings as long as they get all data removed - can you do this as a one off for them at the same cost?
• Key Questions You Should Ask

How are the disks wiped? What format is used?

‘Wiping’ is a term used to describe a process of shredding the contents of a file or disk space. It is impossible to restore any data that has been properly wiped in accordance with data destruction standards. RIP supports the following standards to protect their identity and data.

* American: DoD 5220.22-M * American: NAVSO P-5239-26 (RLL) * American: NAVSO P-5239-26 (MFM) * German: VSITR * Russian: Russian Standard, GOST P50739-95 * Peter Gutmann’s algorithm * Bruce Schneier’s algorithm

We can also wipe the disk in situ over the LAN using Blancco software if you prefer but this does incur an additional licence charge of £2-5 per disk depending on volumes.

Customers can also elect to have their disks physically destroyed if they wish.