Data Erasure and Sanitization

Documented data sanitization for supported computers, mobile devices and loose media, with erasure records and certificates available by project scope.

Best For

Computers, mobile devices and loose media requiring documented sanitization
Projects requiring NIST SP 800-88-aligned data sanitization where applicable
Organizations that need per-asset erasure records and exception reporting

How It Works

1Phonecheck for supported phones, tablets, computers and mobile devices.
2KillDisk for supported loose HDDs, SSDs and other media.
3Device-native reset or manufacturer-supported sanitization where third-party tools do not support the asset type.
4Documented exception handling for failed or unsupported erasure.

Included by Default

Asset identifier and serial number capture
Make/model and media or device type
Sanitization method and pass/fail result
Date/time and technician/system record
Exception status documentation
Failed erasure handling — reattempt where appropriate; defective media secured and routed per approved project scope

Frequently Asked Questions

What data sanitization standard does arcITAD use?

arcITAD uses NIST SP 800-88-aligned data sanitization where applicable. NIST SP 800-88 is a guidance and method standard, not a vendor certification.

What happens if a device fails erasure?

If erasure fails, arcITAD reattempts when appropriate. Defective or problematic media is secured and routed according to the approved project scope, which may include return, recycling or physical destruction through approved processes.

What tools does arcITAD use for data erasure?

arcITAD uses Phonecheck for supported phones, tablets, computers and mobile devices, and KillDisk for supported loose HDDs, SSDs and other media. Device-native or manufacturer-supported sanitization is used where third-party tools do not support the asset type.

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