IT Asset Disposal and Data Destruction

With the average cost of a data breach in the UK reaching £3.4 million in 2023, and GDPR fines up to £17.5 million, choosing the right disposal partner has never been more critical.

When organisations engage an IT Asset Disposal Partner, that partner acts as a “Data Processor.” Often, the redundant IT equipment collected still holds personal data, making strict compliance with the DPA1998 and GDPR essential to avoid breaches. Ecosystems’ services are designed to ensure your IT disposal is fully aligned with all relevant legislation.

Ecosystems is the only provider offering proof that data on each storage device is irreversibly destroyed. We issue item-specific certificates of sanitisation and destruction for each device, giving clients peace of mind and ensuring data protection.

For assets in full working order with a certain resale value, Ecosystems offers an Asset Release service, allowing clients to receive value back for these items. This sustainable practice aligns with our commitment to the circular economy.

Our in-depth service documentation outlines every aspect of our delivery and handling process, detailing precisely how each data-bearing device will be managed. This contract legally binds Ecosystems to adhere strictly to these documented practices.

For clients requiring secure, on-site data destruction, Ecosystems provides a dedicated service with DSS Mobile equipment, enabling verified, immediate destruction of data-bearing devices at your location.

Operating to the highest standards, Ecosystems is certified in ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 27001 for Information Security, and works within NHS Information Governance guidelines. We also operate under an T11 WEEE exemption and are registered as a Waste Carrier and an Approved Treatment Facility.

Ecosystems supplies clients with detailed risk assessments, specifying the risks associated with each type of data-bearing device and outlining the measures we use to neutralise these risks.

For every collection, Ecosystems provides a comprehensive asset report, allowing organisations to cross-reference item-specific verification with their own Asset Disposal Inventory Management System.

Our services provide complete oversight for each item collected. Every device is recorded onto a collection asset report, accompanied by links to individual certificates of sanitisation and destruction. This ensures transparency and verifies each step of the process, offering the same assurance as in-person witnessing.

Our Eco-Tracker Portal enables real-time tracking of each asset from collection to final disposal, providing a complete chain of custody. Clients can access detailed reports, certificates of data destruction, and sanitisation, ensuring transparency at every step.

Ecosystems’ IT Asset Disposal and Data Destruction services are designed to ensure compliance with current and upcoming UK/EU legislation, helping clients stay ahead of regulatory requirements.

Ecosystems employs DSS Mobile supplied by Data Safe Solutions, which is ADISA Product Assurance Certified to NIST 800-88 standards, for secure on-site and off-site data destruction. This ensures each data-bearing device undergoes a certified sanitisation process.