Data Carrier Destruction in Switzerland
SECURE, CERTIFIED & SUSTAINABLE
Secure destruction of hard drives, SSDs, CDs, USB flash drives, credit cards, tablets and more – fully compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG), GDPR, ISO/IEC 21964 and DIN 66399.Ideal for SMEs, hospitals, banks and law firms. Processing exclusively in secure REISSWOLF facilities.
Confidential Data Requires Irreversible Destruction
Hard drives, SSDs, server backups or medical X-ray images – digital data carriers contain highly sensitive information. Simply deleting or formatting data is not sufficient. REISSWOLF ensures the physical destruction of your data carriers – certified, compliant with data protection regulations and fully traceable.
Your advantages at a glance:
✔ Destruction in accordance with DIN 66399 & ISO/IEC 21964
✔ Detailed certificate of destruction with proof of protection class
✔ Fully compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and GDPR
✔ Sustainable recycling of residual materials
✔ Secure logistics and processing in certified Swiss facilities
Find the REISSWOLF service that meets your needs.
SOLUTION 1: REGULAR DATA CARRIER DESTRUCTION
FOR COMPANIES
Maintain full control over your data carrier destruction
at all times.
Ongoing destruction of data carriers using
lockable security containers, scheduled collections
and certified destruction processes.
Ideal for companies with continuous data destruction requirements.
SOLUTION 2: ONE-OFF ARCHIVE CLEARANCE
& DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION
Clear out your archives –
we’ll take care of the rest.
We manage the complete clearance of your legacy archives:
sorting, packing, transport and destruction –
fully compliant with ISO/IEC 21964 and DIN 66399.
Also suitable for small quantities, starting from just one box.
Data Carriers We Destroy for You – Secure & Complete
We provide certified destruction for the following types of data carriers:
- CDs & DVDs
- Credit cards & chip cards
- Magnetic tapes
- Computer hard drives (HDD & SSD)
- Smartphones & tablets
- BlackBerry devices & notebooks
- X-ray images & medical films
Secure Data Disposal in 3 Steps
1. Requirements Assessment & Project Planning
Together, we determine the type, volume and required protection class of your data carriers.
2. Secure Collection or Delivery
Our trained professionals manage the handover process – with specialist security containers available for larger volumes.
3. Certified Destruction with Proof
Physical destruction of all data carriers in accordance with DIN 66399 – including an official certificate of destruction as verifiable proof.
Frequently asked questions on data carrier destruction
How much does it cost to destroy data carriers?
The cost depends on the type, quantity and security level of the data carrier. We provide bespoke, transparent quotes.
What types of data carriers can be destroyed?
We can destroy hard drives (HDD/SSD), CDs/DVDs, USB sticks, credit cards, tablets, notebooks, magnetic tapes, Blackberrys, X-ray images and more in our secure and audited Reisswolf centres.
Can data carriers be destroyed on-site?
No – digital data carriers are exclusively destroyed in our certified REISSWOLF centres. Mobile shredding is only available for paper.
Do you provide an official certificate of destruction?
Yes. You will receive an audit-proof destruction certificate specifying the protection class and applicable standards (DIN 66399/ISO/IEC 21964).
What does destruction in compliance with DIN 66399 mean?
DIN 66399 defines protection classes and security levels for various data carriers – e. g. P-5 for paper or H-5 for hard drives. We help you correctly classify your data.
Can paper documents and data carriers be destroyed together?
No. Paper and digital data carriers must be processed and destroyed separately. We offer separate document destruction for paper.
Our data carrier destruction is ideal for these industries
SMEs & businesses
Financial data, staff records or backups – securely destroying data carriers containing sensitive information protects you against data protection breaches.
Practices, hospitals & health centres
We destroy medical images, X-rays, EHRs and patient records – secure, discreet and in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Banks & insurers
Hard drives, flash drives or credit cards containing customer information – certified destruction you can rely on.
Law firms & administrations
Legally protected case files, notary records and tax records – fully destroyed.
Our Standards for Maximum Data Security
In Switzerland, REISSWOLF operates exclusively in compliance with the following standards:
- DIN 66399 – classification by protection classes, security levels and material categories
- ISO/IEC 21964 – the international standard for the physical destruction of data carriers
- Additional standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
All processes are audit-proof, fully documented end-to-end and compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG).
Relevant topics on data carrier destruction
An overview of material classes, statutory retention periods and risks.
REISSWOLF uses resource-saving processes – including when it comes to IT equipment.
Containers for the secure transportation of your data carriers.
Regional hubs – available throughout Switzerland
With centres in Zurich, Basel, Lucerne and Geneva, REISSWOLF is at your service throughout Switzerland, including in Bern, Lausanne, St. Gall, Winterthur and Lugano.
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