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Vor-Ort-Vernichtung
In brief
Vor-Ort-Vernichtung bedeutet, dass Datenträger direkt auf dem Gelände des Auftraggebers zerstört werden, meist mit einem mobilen Schredder in einem Spezialfahrzeug. Die Datenträger verlassen das Gelände dabei nur noch als Bruchstücke. Die Alternative ist die Vernichtung im gesicherten Betrieb eines Dienstleisters nach einem dokumentierten Sicherheitstransport.
On site or at the service provider?
| Criterion | On-site destruction | Destruction at the service provider |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | No data carriers in transit | Sealed Secure transport required |
| Control | Client can watch | Access control, video surveillance and records at the service provider |
| Planning | Appointment, parking space and power supply required on site | Pickup by arrangement |
| Recovery | Destruction only, no reuse | Check whether devices can be erased with certification and reused |
What determines the right choice
Protection needs, quantity and internal requirements are decisive. For very high protection needs, some guidelines require destruction on your own premises. For most companies, a seamless Chain of custody with direct trip and sealing offers a comparable level of security and additionally allows functional devices to be reused after certified erasure. Which costs arise from destruction and when erasure is cheaper is explained by our guide Hard drive destruction: costs and when erasure is cheaper. Second IT destroys data carriers in-house in Schwäbisch Hall according to DIN 66399 (up to security level H-5 and E-5), under video surveillance and with a certificate of destruction, after transport with its own secure logistics.
Frequently asked questions about on-site destruction
Is on-site destruction more secure?
It avoids transporting undestroyed data carriers. However, a sealed direct transport with handover by exact serial number and destruction in a monitored facility also achieves a high level of security.
Is there also a certificate for on-site destruction?
Yes, reputable providers document the destruction. Make sure that serial numbers and security level are stated.
Can devices destroyed on-site still be sold?
No. Destroyed data carriers can only be recycled. Those who want to use residual values have functional devices erased with certification.
When does on-site destruction make sense?
If your guidelines require it. For very high protection needs, some requirements demand destruction on your own premises. Protection needs, quantity and internal requirements are decisive. For many companies, a seamless chain of custody with direct trip and sealing is also sufficient.
What do I need to prepare for on-site destruction?
Usually a mobile shredder arrives in a special vehicle. For this you need an appointment, a parking space and a power supply on site. You can watch the destruction. The data carriers then leave the premises only as fragments.
Destruction in-house according to DIN 66399 H-5 – with direct trip and certificate.
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