I am the owner of Xcentech Computers, LLC (the company linked above) and I want to assure you all that our drive wiping service is legitimate. We use what is referred to in the industry as the DOD 5220–22.M 7 pass wipe. In general terms, this means that a software program throws random data bits through a complicated algorithm (think HS math) and then writes the gibberish to the drive, sector by sector SEVEN times! This process often takes several hours to several days. Should the drive be too damaged to pass this process, it is separated and sent to manual distruction.
Now here are some assurances:
-The drives are kept behind several locked doors at all times
-The building is alarmed 24X7X365
-We have cameras that record
-We issue certificates showing that the destruction was done, including serial number. By the way, I sign each one of these.
-We are licensed
-We are insured
-We have a store and are members of both the BBB and the Arizona Small Business Association
-We have over 12 years of industry experience and serve various clients from medical providers and attorneys to architects and insurance providers
-We work only with responsible recycling partners for all waste that cannot be specifically processed by us. However, we do all the drive wipes ourselves.
Please let me know if that helps to answer your questions. We can always be reached at 520–271-4733 or service@xcentech.com if you have other questions.
Happy Recycling!