Secure data wiping
Selling, giving away or recycling a phone, tablet or laptop? I’ll make sure none of your personal data goes with it. £25 per device.
Deleting files or doing a quick reset isn’t always enough. Old photos, saved passwords, emails and banking apps can stay on a device or stay linked to your accounts. I’ll wipe it properly and give you a written record of what was done.
What’s included
- A backup check first, so you don’t lose anything you want to keep
- Signing the device out of your Apple, Google or Microsoft account, and turning off Find My and Activation Lock so the next owner can use it
- Removing payment cards and unpairing watches and earbuds
- A full, secure erase using the right method for that device
- A written record with the device’s make, model, serial number, the method used and the date
Price
£25 per device, whether it’s a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop PC. If you’re also moving to a new device, I can transfer your data and set up the new one at the same time.
What if it doesn’t work any more?
Bring it in anyway. Depending on the fault, I may still be able to wipe it, or remove the storage so you can keep it or have it destroyed. I’ll talk you through the options before doing anything.
Recycling your old device
Once it’s wiped, you can sell it, give it away, or recycle it. Recycle Your Electricals has a postcode search for drop-off points near you. Remember to take out the SIM and any memory card first.
Useful links
- National Cyber Security Centre: Buying, selling and donating second-hand devices
- Apple: What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone or iPad
- Recycle Your Electricals: find a recycling point
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