What financial regulations require certified data destruction?

Multiple regulations require proper disposal of financial data. PCI DSS requires secure destruction of cardholder data. GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) requires financial institutions to protect customer information including during disposal. SOX requires retention and proper disposal of financial records. NAID AAA certified destruction provides documentation meeting all these requirements.

What financial IT equipment do you handle?

We handle all financial IT equipment including teller workstations, ATMs, servers containing customer accounts and transaction data, networking equipment, backup systems, branch computers, trading terminals, and mobile devices. Any equipment that has processed cardholder data or customer financial information requires certified destruction.

How do you ensure PCI DSS compliance for data destruction?

PCI DSS compliance is ensured through physical destruction of storage media (not just wiping), documented chain of custody, serial number tracking, certificates of destruction, and NAID AAA certified processes. Our destruction methods meet PCI DSS Requirement 9.8 for media destruction. Documentation supports your QSA audits.

Can you destroy data on-site at our financial facility?

Yes, we offer on-site destruction for financial institutions. Mobile shredding equipment comes to your location—bank headquarters, branches, or data centers—allowing you to witness the destruction of hard drives containing sensitive financial data before any equipment leaves your facility.

How do you handle ATM disposal?

ATM disposal includes removal of all data-bearing components (hard drives, memory), certified destruction with documentation, and responsible recycling of the remaining equipment. We handle the complete ATM lifecycle from decommissioning through final disposition with chain of custody throughout.

What documentation do financial institutions receive?

Financial institutions receive comprehensive documentation including: detailed asset inventory with serial numbers, certificates of destruction for all data-bearing devices, chain of custody records, destruction method documentation meeting NIST 800-88, and NAID AAA certification credentials. This documentation supports PCI DSS, GLBA, and SOX compliance audits.

Do you handle bank branch closures?

Yes, we provide complete IT disposal services for bank branch closures. This includes inventory of all equipment, certified destruction of data-bearing devices, value recovery for viable equipment, and responsible recycling. We coordinate with your facilities and IT teams to minimize disruption during the closure process.

How long should we retain destruction certificates?

PCI DSS requires maintaining documentation for at least one year. GLBA and SOX have varying requirements. We recommend retaining destruction certificates for at least seven years to cover all regulatory requirements. STS provides digital copies for easy long-term storage and retrieval during audits.

What certifications do you have for financial data destruction?

STS maintains NAID AAA certification for data destruction and R2 certification for responsible recycling. NAID AAA certification includes annual unannounced audits, employee background checks, and documented security protocols—providing third-party verification that our processes meet financial industry requirements.

Are you a financial services IT director looking for compliant data destruction?

STS Electronic Recycling provides NAID AAA certified data destruction for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions. Our services meet PCI DSS, GLBA, and SOX requirements with complete audit documentation. Contact us to discuss your financial services data destruction needs.

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Financial Services Data Destruction

NAID AAA certified data destruction for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions. Meeting PCI DSS, GLBA, and SOX requirements with certified hard drive destruction and complete audit documentation.

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Regulatory Compliance

Financial Data Destruction Requirements

Multiple regulations require financial institutions to properly dispose of customer data. Our certified destruction meets all requirements.

PCI DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requires secure destruction of cardholder data. Our physical destruction meets Requirement 9.8 for media destruction with proper documentation.

GLBA

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires financial institutions to protect customer information throughout its lifecycle—including proper disposal. Certified destruction provides required documentation.

SOX

Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires proper retention and disposal of financial records. Our certificates of destruction document compliant disposal for audit purposes.

All Financial Equipment

Financial IT Equipment We Handle

From teller workstations to core banking servers, we provide compliant destruction for all financial IT equipment.

Branch & Office Equipment

Data Center Equipment

Core Banking Servers
Network Equipment
Storage Arrays & Backup Systems
Trading Terminals

Financial Industry Trusted

COMPLIANT DATA DESTRUCTION

STS provides the certifications and documentation financial institutions need for PCI DSS, GLBA, and SOX compliance audits.

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Serial Tracking

Financial services data destruction documentation for PCI DSS GLBA SOX compliance

Audit-Ready Documentation

When your QSA auditor or compliance team reviews data disposal procedures, you need documentation that proves compliant destruction. STS provides comprehensive records for all financial industry requirements.

Certificates of Destruction - Serial numbers, dates, methods
Chain of Custody - Pickup through destruction
NAID AAA Credentials - Third-party verification
NIST 800-88 Compliance - Destruction method documentation

All Financial Organizations

Financial Institutions We Serve

From community banks to enterprise financial services firms, we provide compliant data destruction.

Banks & Credit Unions

Branch IT refresh, ATM disposal, core system decommissioning with PCI DSS and GLBA compliant destruction.

Investment & Wealth Management

Trading systems, advisor workstations, and client data systems with SEC and FINRA compliant documentation.

Insurance & Lending

Customer data systems, underwriting platforms, and claims processing equipment with proper disposal documentation.

Common Questions

Financial Data Destruction FAQ

Answers to common financial services questions

Is this PCI DSS compliant?

Yes, our physical destruction meets PCI DSS Requirement 9.8 for media destruction. Certificates of destruction with serial numbers document compliant disposal for your QSA audits.

Can you destroy data on-site?

Yes, we offer on-site destruction for financial facilities. Mobile shredding equipment allows witnessed destruction at your location—headquarters, branches, or data centers.

Do you handle branch closures?

Yes, we provide complete IT disposal for branch closures including inventory, certified destruction, value recovery, and documentation. We coordinate with your facilities team to minimize disruption.

How long to keep certificates?

PCI DSS requires at least one year. We recommend seven years to cover GLBA, SOX, and other requirements. Digital copies are provided for easy long-term storage.

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STS Electronic Recycling provides NAID AAA certified data destruction for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions. PCI DSS, GLBA, and SOX compliant with complete audit documentation.

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