Data Destruction

Companies need to destroy data due to legal obligations and business security concerns. Here are the main reasons why data destruction is essential:

1. Legal Compliance

Many countries and regions have strict regulations on data protection and privacy. For example:

• KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law): In Turkey, there are strict rules regarding the processing and storage of personal data. Secure destruction of data when necessary is a legal obligation.
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): In the EU, the protection and secure destruction of personal data are mandatory.

Non-compliance with these regulations can result in heavy fines and legal consequences.

2. Privacy and Security

• Customer Information: If customer data (personal information, credit card details, etc.) falls into the wrong hands, companies risk losing both their reputation and customer trust.
• Protection of Trade Secrets: Sensitive information such as internal strategies, financial data, or product development details can cause significant harm if accessed by competitors.

3. Preventing Data Breaches

Old devices, drives, or other storage units may still contain retrievable data. If unauthorized individuals gain access, it could lead to:

• Loss of customer confidence.
• Legal and financial liabilities for the company.

4. Reducing Storage Costs

Storing unnecessary data:

• Increases storage expenses.
• Reduces system performance.
  Securely destroying unneeded data helps optimize resources.

5. Environmental Responsibility

Electronic devices and storage units can harm the environment if not properly cleaned during recycling. Companies use professional destruction services to minimize environmental impact.

6. Reputation Protection

Data breaches or improperly destroyed data can severely damage a company’s reputation. Secure data destruction helps maintain the brand’s credibility.

7. Sustainability and Reuse

After data is destroyed, devices or materials can often be reused. This benefits both the environment and cost efficiency.

For these reasons, companies typically prefer professional data destruction services and work with licensed firms. This ensures compliance with legal standards while protecting the company from potential risks.

For all these reasons and data security, more destruction is needed. Especially in the destruction of electronic waste, the security of sensitive data remaining in the devices is important. Demcore Recycling fulfills legal obligations and aims to prevent data breaches by offering secure methods that include data destruction.