Why validate your methods?
- Many industries are governed by stringent data protection regulations (such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS) that mandate secure data disposal. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties.
- Inadvertently leaving behind sensitive data can expose organizations to cyber threats and potential breaches.
- Customers expect businesses to handle their data responsibly. A transparent data wipe process can enhance credibility and trust.
- Properly validated data wiping ensures that devices can be disposed of or recycled without the risk of leaking sensitive information.
Flashback Data’s Data Wipe Validation Service is designed to give organizations confidence that their data destruction efforts are effective. Our service provides:
- Third-Party Validation: Our independent validation process confirms that the wiping procedure was successful, offering an unbiased review of the results. We can even analyze the tool itself, looking at the source code to determine exactly how the wiping processes is conducted.
- Detailed Reporting: We provide thorough documentation of the validation process, including device serial numbers, wipe methods used, and confirmation of data destruction, which can be invaluable for compliance audits.
- Secure Chain of Custody: Throughout the process, we maintain strict security protocols to ensure that devices are handled safely, minimizing the risk of data exposure.
Our Process
- Initial Assessment: Typically the client either pre-wipes the devices they need validated before sending to our Lab or the wiping tool or process can be provided for Flashback Data to perform on the devices.
- Validation: Once the wipe is complete by the client or Flashback Data, we conduct a thorough validation process to confirm that all data has been permanently removed. We use multiple methods to verify that no user data remains on the devices.
- Reporting: Clients receive a comprehensive report detailing the entire process, including any identified issues and the steps taken to resolve them.