Secure Data Disposal

UCSC IT Services offers secure disposal and destruction for University devices and electronic media containing sensitive data.

In order to prevent unauthorized access, sensitive data classified as P3 or P4 on computers, electronic devices, and electronic media must be securely erased or destroyed prior to disposal, re-use or return to vendor. This includes workstations, laptops, portable devices, printers, copy machines, faxes, data sticks, external hard drives, CDs/DVDs, tapes, etc. -- basically anything with a hard drive or external storage that is used with sensitive data.

Services

Secure Media Disposal:

ITS will destroy any electronic media (hard drives, CDs/DVDs, tapes, etc.) that contains sensitive data, including PII (personally identifiable information) and ePHI (protected health information).

Computer Surplus & Disposal:

When computer equipment is no longer useful, ITS can prepare computers for surplus or e-waste including securely erasing data. Please see the Standard Desktop Support page for additional Desktop Support services.

Requesting the Service

To request secure disposal services, please open a SlugHub ticket (CruzID Gold login required).

Eligibility

This service is available for all University devices and electronic media. Personal use is not allowed.

Cost

There is no charge for this service.