Do you provide certificates of destruction?
Yes. After every hard drive punching service, X Recycling issues Certificates of Destruction along with detailed audit-ready documentation. These certificates confirm the destruction method, the type of devices destroyed, and ensure full GDPR and legal compliance.
Are punched hard drives recycled?
Yes. All hard drives that are punched and destroyed are recycled responsibly. X Recycling ensures that destroyed materials are processed in an environmentally friendly way, reducing landfill waste and supporting sustainable disposal practices while maintaining compliance.
Do you provide certificates of destruction?
Yes, certificates and audit-ready documentation are provided after every service.
Can hard drive punching be done on-site?
Yes. We offer both on-site and off-site hard drive punching options. On-site punching allows clients to witness the destruction process, providing full transparency, security, and confidence that sensitive data is irrecoverable immediately.
Is hard drive punching GDPR compliant?
Absolutely. All hard drive punching services follow GDPR and UK data protection regulations. The process ensures sensitive data is destroyed irreversibly, with full documentation provided for internal audits and regulatory compliance verification.
What types of hard drives can be punched?
We securely punch traditional HDDs containing magnetic platters. This includes desktop drives, laptop drives, servers, RAID drives, and other storage devices, ensuring all data is physically destroyed and fully irrecoverable.
