In the New Year, we thought we would take the opportunity to get back to basics of data destruction. Even though proper data destruction (proper being the keyword) is so crucial for any small business or larger company handling highly classified information, it is often overlooked.

At its core, the data destruction process is an intricate one. It is comprised of many moving parts to ensure that every job is done correctly and efficiently from logistics and asset tracking, to removal and destruction. 

Whether you are a small business or a larger company dealing with highly classified information, one thing is for sure - you don't want strangers with bad intentions to get their hands on any of your data. Along with your business's personal financial documents, your computers may be holding information about your customers as well. 

Your company’s risk management should not stop at assessing company operations and uncertainties but should incorporate the risks of IT asset disposition, or disposal. Companies who fail to properly dispose of IT assets, risk dealing with data breaches, environmental violations, and non-compliance with industry regulations, all of which are unpleasant and damaging to the reputation of a company.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – In June, Guardian Data Destruction, Inc. became certified by the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) for computer hard drive sanitization and physical destruction.