Certificate of Destruction – Secure Data Disposal in Oxford
Certificate of Destruction – Secure Data Disposal in Oxford
What Is a Certificate of Destruction?
A Certificate of Destruction is a formal document that confirms your data-bearing devices have been securely wiped or physically destroyed beyond recovery. It serves as legal proof that your data has been handled according to data protection regulations like GDPR.
We issue certificates for:
Hard drives (HDDs and SSDs)
Laptops and desktop computers
External storage devices
Servers and RAID systems
Certificate of Destruction
At Computer Assistance, we understand how important it is to keep your data secure — even after your devices reach the end of their life. That’s why we offer a professional, fully documented Certificate of Destruction (CoD) service for businesses and individuals across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Whether you’re disposing of laptops, hard drives, or servers, we ensure your sensitive data is permanently destroyed and you receive proof of compliance for your records.
Simply deleting files or formatting a drive doesn’t completely remove data. Our secure data destruction methods guarantee that sensitive information — from customer data to business records — is permanently erased or destroyed.
A Certificate of Destruction is essential for:
GDPR compliance
Preventing data breaches
Protecting customer and employee information
Maintaining audit trails and reducing corporate liability
Depending on your device and requirements, we use one or more of the following certified methods:
Software-based secure wiping (DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88 compliant)
Physical shredding or crushing of drives and devices
Degaussing (magnetic erasure for hard drives)
Environmentally Responsible IT Recycling
After data destruction, we recycle all equipment in accordance with the WEEE Directive. Any salvageable components are responsibly refurbished, while unusable materials are disposed of ethically to reduce environmental impact.
Protect your sensitive information with confidence. Contact Computer Assistance to schedule a secure data destruction service and receive your official Certificate of Destruction.