Tape destruction
Old or defective backup tapes, such as DLT or LTO tapes, must be destructed in a trusted and secure manner. The best way to do this is by shredding the tapes into small fragments. This ensures that your company information is 100% and permanently destructed.
Why destruct backup tapes?
Backup tapes are used to store large amounts of data that are not frequently accessed, such as old archives. Tapes are very well suited for storing this data due to their high reliability and low risk of data loss. However, once retention periods expire, it’s crucial to properly destroy the data. Even outdated information should never risk exposure, especially when it contains sensitive details, such as personal records from healthcare institutions. Safe disposal ensures confidentiality and compliance, preventing data from falling into the wrong hands.
Tape destruction
Here’s how you can have your old tapes securely destroyed by Whale IT Recycling. The process is simple, and you’ll have complete peace of mind knowing that your data can never be recovered.
On-site collection
We collect your old tapes at your location and package them in lockable crates.
Direct transport
We transport your old tapes directly to the demolition facility, without any stops.
Secure storage
Your tapes are immediately stored in a locked room with electronic access control and video surveillance.
Destruction within 48 hours
Your tapes are registered and shredded within two working days.
Destruction certificate
You will receive a demolition certificate including a registration of the delivered tapes.
Certified provider
Whale IT Recycling is WEEELABEX-certified, meaning we are legally authorized to dispose of and process old IT hardware. You can easily combine tape destruction with the disposal of outdated hardware. Additionally, we offer certified hardware destruction, ensuring secure and compliant disposal.
The best method for destructing backup tapes
There are several methods to demolish data tapes, but not all are equally reliable. By shredding old tapes, you can be 100% sure that the tapes and all data are demolished. Methods such as overwriting or degaussing do not always work. Moreover, you cannot tell from the exterior of a tape whether it has been completely sanitized. Once a tape has been shredded, this is indisputable.
After the tapes are shredded by us, they are mixed with other waste at a waste incineration facility and then burned. This provides even more assurance. Unfortunately, the material from tapes is not recyclable. However, by using it to generate energy, it still counts as a useful application.
Automatically support a good cause
Whale IT Recycling proudly supports Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital. By choosing us for backup tape destruction, you automatically contribute to this great cause. For every data carrier shredded, we donate €0.10 to the Sophia Children’s Hospital. Additionally, we offer customers the option to donate the residual value of written-off hardware. If you choose to contribute, we’ll increase your donation by 10%. Check our campaign page for more details!
