Secure data disposal and hard-drive destruction

Outdated or non-functional IT equipment containing sensitive or confidential Trinity data, as well as any information covered under GDPR, must be securely destroyed or sanitised. Proper disposal of this equipment is not only required, but also critical to safeguarding Trinity against data breaches.

Vyta data disposal service

Our approved supplier, Vyta, offers the most accredited IT asset disposal service in Ireland and is committed to compliance, security, and sustainability. They provide secure destruction or sanitisation of retired IT equipment that will then be repurposed for reuse*.

This approach not only generates financial returns for our retired IT equipment, but also supports environmental responsibility. Learn more about their services on their website. 

The Vyta data disposal service:

• Adheres to industry standards
• Ensures that all sensitive data is destroyed or sanitised
• Includes a full audit trail with itemised reporting from start to finish
• Keeps a record of all items shredded/erased and where they originated from, ensuring traceability for our own internal auditing.

_{*Devices that are locked to iCloud or Bios password, MDM or DEP locked cannot be re-marketed and so we request that you ensure all passwords and locks are removed.}

Steps to secure data disposal

• Request a quote by filling in the form on the Vyta website: https://vyta.com/get-a-quote/
• You will receive a quote and a collection form from Vyta, and you can decide whether you want to proceed or not.
• If you want to proceed, please complete the collection form, and email it to Vyta cc'ing IT Services using this address: NOC@tcd.ie
• Please ensure that you include your cost centre code for internal billing purposes.
• Vyta will confirm that you are included in the monthly collection.
• Please ensure the equipment is prepared and ready for collection as per instructions from Vyta.
• When the collection takes place please ensure to maintain your own records for Asset Register purposes.
• IT Services will pay the monthly Vyta invoice and charge-back internally.
• Certificates of Disposal and other reports will subsequently be issued by Vyta.