Data Destruction in Berlin and Brandenburg
How are digital data securely destroyed?
Digital data can only be reliably protected if storage media are completely and securely destroyed after use. At Haberling, USB sticks, CDs, DVDs, check cards and other data carriers are physically destroyed. The destruction is carried out in accordance with the requirements of DIN 66399 and subsequently documented with a certificate.
Data Media Destruction in Berlin service page.
In Berlin professional data medium destruction is also the safest and most affordable way to destroy digital data on USB sticks, CDs/DVDs, cheque cards etc.
For the physical destruction of data carriers, we use modern high-performance shredders. These can destroy data carriers up to Protection Class 3 in accordance with DIN 66399 .
The resulting shredded material is subsequently sent for material or thermal recycling.
As with document destruction, after the destruction process you receive a certificate confirming the data protection-compliant destruction and disposal of your data carriers.
Why is data media destruction important?
Data destruction is a sensitive issue. Important and confidential documents are often stored on data media. To be absolutely certain that your data has been permanently destroyed and is secure from unauthorised access you need a professional in this field. With Haberling you have exactly this professional at your side!
We will be happy to explain to you what happens to the data media and your data and how exactly we dispose of them.
Which data carriers can be destroyed?
Haberling destroys various data carriers on which digital data is stored. These include, among others:
- USB-Sticks
- CDs and DVDs
- Check cards
- Other data carriers
For physical destruction, modern high-performance shredders are used. These enable the destruction of data carriers up to Protection Class 3 in accordance with DIN 66399.
If you also need to securely destroy other confidential information, such as hard drives or file folders, Haberling provides further information on the appropriate services.
Maximum security for your data
For the certified destruction of documents and data media in compliance with DIN 66399, we use high-quality aluminium security containers to transport your data media.
Depending on the intended purpose, we offer you these containers in various sizes to meet your requirements. In addition to the size, you can choose between different locking systems. Here you can find out more about our security containers.
We will be happy to advise you on the choice of the right container.
Secure data media destruction with a certificate
We offer quality, excellent service, and certified security. The compliant destruction of documents and data carriers in accordance with DIN 66399 is a technically and organizationally highly demanding process. Haberling meets all requirements, as only officially certified service providers are permitted to use the designation “certified waste management company” (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb).
As a permanent guarantee for the security of your data, external quality managers regularly inspect our company. Here you can find out more about the: Haberling certificates
Information about statutory retention periods for digital data
The same retention periods apply to digital data as to records and documents on paper. Digital data also needs to be stored for specified periods of time. The storage medium is irrelevant for the retention periods. An invoice, for example, must always be retained for the same period of time - be it on paper or digital. The retention periods usually have a term of 6 or 10 years.
Important to know: It is mandatory to archive digital data electronically! Printing the data on paper and then storing it is not an option without the original digital data. It is therefore your responsibility to take the appropriate technical precautions.
If personal data is stored on your data media, you are responsible for destroying it in accordance with data protection regulations. The requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation also apply to digital data.
Destroying data media is the safest way to securely protect your data against unauthorised access. For more information, you can download our document here: Haberling Statutory Retention Periods
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
How secure is the destruction of data media?
Destroying data media is the safest way to protect your data. Data that has only been deleted can often be easily recovered.
After your data media have been collected, we take them straight to the security area of our premises in Berlin-Charlottenburg in security containers. This area is not only monitored by cameras but also protected by entry and access controls.
Our state-of-the-art shredding facility shreds your data media up to protection class 3 in accordance with the guidelines of DIN 66399. Upon completion of the destruction process, you will receive a certificate confirming that your documents have been disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.
Do I receive a certificate confirming the destruction?
Yes. After the destruction process, you receive a certificate confirming the data protection-compliant destruction and disposal of your data carriers.
What happens to the data carriers after destruction?
After destruction, the shredded material is sent for material or thermal recycling.
How do you transport data media?
We offer our customers lockable security containers in various sizes, which you can use to collect and transport your confidential data. In addition, our vehicles are GPS-monitored to guarantee maximum security already during transport.
Do you also destroy documents?
Yes, we are also pleased to offer you a Document destruction service. For this purpose, you can choose between various attractive offers and order conveniently in our web shop.
