Yes. Simply deleting files or formatting a hard drive does not permanently remove data. All of this is still recoverable using basic software. Professional data erasure overwrites the entire drive, making the data permanently unrecoverable and safe for reuse or recycling.

Yes. Production companies and media agencies often store personal data, confidential contracts, financial records, and unreleased footage on hard drives. Under UK data protection law, organisations must ensure personal data is securely disposed of when no longer required. Your clients may also impose contractual requirements for secure handling of media assets. Professional data erasure helps productions meet these legal and contractual obligations.

Yes! Both the collection and data erasure of your hard drives are completely free, with a minimum of 50 drives per collection. Please enquire for any smaller quantities and we'll be happy to discuss suitable options.

We offer free collection for all areas of the UK.

Yes, we're happy to accept any drive no matter how old, and regardless of whether they include original boxing or cables.

Yes we're happy to collect any unwanted laptops, desktop computers, LTO tapes or data transfer cables e.g. USB.

No, we never access, copy or resell any of your data stored on the drives.

Yes, we provide a certificate of data erasure or physical destruction for every single drive processed. This documents that the drives were securely erased or destroyed using recognised methods, and helps you keep clear records for compliance and internal assurance.

Not currently, but this is something we're looking to be able to provide soon.

Scheduling is done directly via email with our team; being there at every point if ever you have any queries or need to reschedule. Please email info@zeroneuk.com and our team will be happy to assist.