Secure Data Destruction

Protecting more than devices—protecting your organization.

Secure data sanitization, controlled physical destruction and complete documentation designed to reduce risk and protect sensitive information.

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NIST SP 800-88 Controlled Facilities Serialized Tracking Certificates Available

Information Security Is Risk Management

A single improperly retired device can expose an entire organization.

Choosing an IT Asset Disposition provider is not simply a recycling decision—it is a critical component of your organization’s cybersecurity and risk management strategy.

An improperly managed hard drive, server, mobile device or storage system can create regulatory exposure, financial loss, litigation, business interruption and long-term reputational damage.

For nearly three decades, Technology Conservation Group has combined physical security, documented operational procedures, advanced sanitization technologies and comprehensive reporting to eliminate risk while maintaining accountability throughout the chain of custody.

Secure Facilities Built Around Information Security

Security begins before media reaches a sanitization workstation or shredder.

TCG operates controlled processing facilities designed to protect customer assets from arrival through final disposition.

Our Lecanto, Florida facility is NAID AAA Certified. While that certification currently applies to the Lecanto operation, every TCG facility follows documented controls, employee accountability, chain-of-custody requirements and enterprise-wide security procedures.

Security is not one department—it is embedded into every stage of our operation.

01Controlled Prox AccessRestricted entry systems and authorized personnel

02Restricted Processing AreasControlled access to sensitive-data operations

03Serialized Asset TrackingUnique identifiers linked to customer orders

04Secure Receiving & StagingDocumented intake and controlled material movement

05Monitored EnvironmentsSupervised and controlled processing activity

06Controlled Destruction AreasDedicated spaces for physical media destruction

07Quality AssuranceDocumented verification and review procedures

08Chain-of-Custody ControlsContinuous accountability from receipt through outcome

A Secure Chain of Custody

Accountability begins before equipment leaves your facility.

Secure transportation, documented receiving and serialized tracking maintain visibility throughout the logistics and processing lifecycle.

Secure Pickup

Trained personnel and secured transportation procedures protect assets in transit.

Vehicle & Seal Controls

Vehicle seals, driver identification and shipping documentation support custody verification.

Pallet Verification

Pallet photography, weight verification and shipment inspection confirm receipt.

Controlled Receiving

Assets enter documented, secure receiving and staging workflows.

ERP Registration

Each asset is electronically linked to the customer order.

Unique Barcode

Serialized identification supports complete process traceability.

Sanitization or Destruction

The approved data-security method is applied and documented.

Final Reporting

Customer documentation records the completed processing outcome.

NIST SP 800-88 Data Sanitization

Recognized sanitization guidance applied to modern storage technologies.

TCG performs logical data sanitization in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-88. Customer-specific procedures can include additional overwrite passes when required by internal security policies.

When logical sanitization is inappropriate—or when physical destruction is required—media is processed through controlled destruction methods designed to permanently render data unrecoverable.

Every sanitization or destruction event is documented to support compliance, governance and audit requirements.

HDDHard Disk Drives

SSDSolid State Drives

NVMeHigh-speed flash storage

MobilePhones and supported mobile devices

TabletEnterprise and consumer tablets

FlashAdditional supported flash media

Sanitization & Destruction Methods

The correct process depends on the media, the intended disposition and your security policy.

Logical Sanitization

Secure data wiping

Appropriate media is sanitized using documented logical processes designed to support reuse or remarketing while protecting sensitive information.

NIST-aligned procedures
Customer-specific overwrite requirements
Documented verification
Reuse and remarketing support

Physical Destruction

Permanent media destruction

When reuse is not permitted or logical sanitization is unsuitable, media is securely destroyed through controlled processes that render stored information unrecoverable.

Controlled destruction areas
Serialized tracking
Documented processing outcomes
Certificates of destruction

Experienced Technical Professionals

Secure destruction requires expertise—not just equipment.

TCG’s technical staff has extensive experience with desktops, laptops, servers, storage arrays, networking equipment, mobile devices and specialized electronic systems.

Industry-recognized certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+ and Server+ support our team’s understanding of modern storage architecture and appropriate sanitization methods.

CompTIA A+Hardware, devices and technical support

CompTIA Network+Enterprise networking infrastructure

CompTIA Server+Server and storage environments

Nearly 30 YearsTechnology processing experience

The Risk of Choosing the Wrong Provider

Low price does not always mean low cost.

Inadequate custody controls, unsecured facilities, inconsistent tracking, incomplete sanitization and poor documentation can expose an organization to substantial and avoidable risk.

Regulatory Investigations Financial Penalties Legal Liability Customer Notifications Business Interruption Loss of Confidence Reputational Damage Audit Exposure

Financial Protection Through Comprehensive Insurance

Responsible risk management extends beyond operational controls.

Technology Conservation Group maintains commercial insurance coverage designed to support our operations and provide additional protection for customers.

Insurance does not replace secure procedures, but maintaining comprehensive coverage demonstrates TCG’s commitment to responsible risk management.

Commercial General LiabilityOperational protection

Commercial Automobile LiabilityTransportation protection

Commercial Umbrella Liability$5 million policy

Documentation Designed for Compliance

Evidence your organization can verify.

Reporting can be tailored to customer-specific governance, regulatory, audit and asset-management requirements.

NIST 800-88 Support

Documentation supporting approved sanitization procedures.

Serialized Reporting

Asset-level identifiers and documented processing outcomes.

Certificates of Destruction

Formal records confirming completed data-destruction services.

Certificates of Recycling

Documentation supporting responsible final disposition.

Chain-of-Custody Records

Documented custody from pickup through final processing.

Audit-Ready Reporting

Structured records designed for governance and audit review.

Custom Formats

Reporting fields and layouts aligned with customer requirements.

ERP & ITAM Integration

Electronic information that supports internal asset systems.

Designed to support customer obligations and internal policies associated with: HIPAAGLBAPCI DSSFERPAFACTACorporate Security Policies

Confidence You Can Verify

Information security is more than a service—it is a responsibility.

For nearly thirty years, organizations throughout the United States and Mexico have trusted TCG to protect sensitive information, support regulatory compliance and safeguard their reputations.

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