Data Destruction & Sanitisation

In today’s data-driven world, secure disposal of digital information isn’t optional—it’s a legal and ethical necessity. At Bioteknik, we deliver robust, GDPR-compliant data destruction solutions tailored to protect your sensitive information and help you meet regulatory obligations with confidence.Whether you're a small business, a school, a council, or a multinational, our certified services ensure that your data is safely and permanently destroyed—no shortcuts, no risks.

Certified Data Destruction Services — GDPR-Compliant, Secure & Sustainable

Protect Your Business. Protect Your Data.

In today’s data-driven world, secure disposal of digital information isn’t optional—it’s a legal and ethical necessity. At Bioteknik, we deliver robust, GDPR-compliant data destruction solutions tailored to protect your sensitive information and help you meet regulatory obligations with confidence.

Whether you're a small business, a school, a council, or a multinational, our certified services ensure that your data is safely and permanently destroyed—no shortcuts, no risks.

Why Data Destruction Matters

Failing to securely destroy data can have serious consequences, including:

1 Heavy GDPR penalties

for non-compliance

2 Risk of data breaches,

identity theft, or corporate espionage

3 Damage to brand reputation

and customer trust

Deleting files or physically damaging a drive isn’t enough. True security requires professional methods that ensure data is completely irretrievable.

🔒 Secure Data Destruction Services

At Bioteknik South East Ltd, we offer certified data destruction tailored to meet different security requirements while ensuring full compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1 Standard Level – Certified Software Erasure

All hard drives and solid-state drives are securely wiped using industry-recognised tools such as DBAN and Parted Magic, performing multi-pass overwrites that meet or exceed NIST 800-88 and DoD 5220.22-M standards.
Device serial numbers are recorded, and each erasure is verified and documented before equipment is recycled.

2 High-Security Level – Degausser & Full Audit Trail

For organisations requiring enhanced assurance, Bioteknik provides government-approved degaussing with printed audit reports identifying the make, model, and serial number of each drive.
Solid-state drives are securely wiped using Parted Magic’s verified erasure with SMART-data confirmation.
Upon request, drives can be physically shredded following digital destruction.

3 Mobile Devices

Smartphones and tablets are erased following manufacturer-specific secure-reset procedures.
Because most modern devices use full-disk encryption, a factory reset renders previous data permanently inaccessible.

Collection & Security

All equipment is collected by Bioteknik personnel using company vehicles.
Data-bearing devices are held in our alarm-protected, CCTV-monitored warehouse and normally destroyed within 24 hours of arrival.
A Certificate of Secure Data Destruction is issued for every collection, confirming the method used and referencing applicable standards.

Standards & Alignment

Our processes align with:

BS EN 15713:2009 – Secure Destruction of Confidential Material
NIST 800-88 & DoD 5220.22-M Wiping Standards
UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018
WEEE Regulations 2013
While Bioteknik is not currently ADISA or NAID certified, our methods and documentation mirror the operational and security controls defined within these internationally recognised frameworks.

Our Data Destruction Services

We provide a full suite of secure data destruction methods to meet every compliance level:

Three-Stage Data Wiping

Industry-standard overwriting process
Suitable for reusable devices
Final verification to confirm data is non-recoverable

Degaussing (NSA & CESG Level 5)

High-powered magnetic field renders drives unreadable
Suitable for highly sensitive environments
On-site option available so data never leaves your premises

Hard Drive Shredding

Drives, tapes, and optical media reduced to 2mm fragments
Physically irretrievable and environmentally recycled
Carried out at our secure, 24/7 monitored facility

What You Can Expect

Full Legal Compliance – GDPR, WEEE, ISO 27001

Signed Data Handling Agreement – You transfer responsibility to us

Secure Collection – By trained, insured staff using tracked vehicles

Chain of Custody Documentation – Complete inventory with serial numbers

Certificate of Destruction – Issued for your records and audit trail

Zero Landfill Commitment – We recycle all media responsibly

Read our full ADISA-equivalent compliance standards here.

Who We Serve

We proudly work with:

SMEs and startups
Schools, universities, and local authorities
NHS, MOD, and public sector agencies
Large enterprises and multinationals

What are the costs

For small batches, see our Small Collection Pricing.

Prices

Unlock Value from Your Old Devices

Got laptops, computers, phones (or other high‑powered IT equipment) lying around that are up to 3 years old (or up to 5 years old for more specialist / high‑spec gear)?

We’ll turn them into cash.

We offer an easy rebate service for businesses:

We collect your equipment
Grade them once collected
Issue you a rebate payment — no need to send detailed specs or condition reports up front

Let us handle the hassle, you get paid. Contact us to arrange collection.

Ready to Dispose Responsibly?

Contact Bioteknik today to schedule a collection or request a customised quote:

Call: 01227 470 007

Book a Collection

🟦 ADISA Certification FAQ

1. Are you ADISA certified?

We follow and exceed the technical and security standards used by ADISA-certified companies, but we are not currently ADISA certified.
Our focus is on delivering the actual security processes that protect client data, rather than paying for expensive third-party badges.

2. Why are you not ADISA certified?

ADISA certification costs more than £6,000 per year. Rather than passing this cost on to customers, we invest directly in:

Government-approved degaussing
Certified SSD and HDD erasure software
Secure transport
Full audit trails
GDPR documentation
Secure processing environment
Proper WEEE compliance

These are the actual controls that matter for compliance and security, not the paid badge.

3. Do your processes match ADISA expectations?

Yes. Our procedures align with the following ADISA Level 2/3 elements:

Secure chain of custody
Verified data destruction methods
Full audit reporting
Controlled facility with CCTV and alarms
Identity verification
Serial number recording
Driver-only collections
GDPR compliance
WEEE & hazardous waste compliance

We provide the same security outcomes, without the unnecessary cost.

4. Is ADISA required for GDPR compliance?

No. GDPR does not require ADISA or any specific certification.
GDPR requires:

A lawful process
Documented data handling
Chain of custody
Secure destruction
Evidence of compliance

We supply all of these as standard.

5. Which organisations do you currently work with?

We provide IT recycling and data destruction to:

Local councils
Architects
Solicitors
Healthcare providers
Educational institutions
SMEs
Corporate offices
Public sector departments

These organisations trust our security, audit trail, and transparent processes.

6. Can you provide the same audit and compliance evidence as an ADISA member?

Yes. We provide:

Asset lists
Serial numbers
Data destruction certificates
Erasure reports
Degauss audit reports
Waste transfer notes
Hazardous waste notes
GDPR-compliant data processing documentation
Data handling agreements

This is what ADISA would check during an audit — and we already deliver it consistently.

7. If needed, can you meet enhanced requirements for high-security clients?

Yes. Our high-level destruction option includes:

Priority processing
On-request video evidence
Immediate audit logs
Same-day degaussing
Optional physical destruction
Enhanced chain-of-custody documentation

This satisfies the needs of most high-security clients.

8. Why should we trust a non-certified company?

Because what protects your data is the process, not the badge.
Our clients rely on:

Our 20+ years of ITAD experience
Our government-approved equipment
Our strict procedural controls
Our transparent documentation
Our personal service (not outsourced)
Our long-standing partnerships with councils, legal firms, and large businesses
Our ability to show our entire process at any time

Certification is optional — effective security is essential.