On-Site vs. Off-Site Hard Drive Shredding

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When possible, NCS recommends a software wipe to DoD standards for secure data erasure – this tends to be better for the environment because drives can be reused rather than recycled. It also means value can be recouped by our clients. NCS has developed our own proprietary software to provide wiping capability either on site or at our facilities. If shredding is a requirement for a client, here is our best guidance on how to proceed:

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