Certified. Compliant. Defensible.
Certified Data Destruction. Documented. Compliant. Defensible.
Protect your business from data breach liability with NIST 800-88 compliant destruction and a Certificate of Destruction issued for every engagement.
The Regulatory Obligation You Cannot Ignore
Every business in Australia that holds personal information has a legal obligation under the Privacy Act 1988 to securely dispose of that information when it is no longer needed. For organisations in financial services, healthcare, and government, additional obligations under APRA CPS 234 and ISO 27001 require documented, auditable evidence that data has been destroyed.
Simply deleting files or formatting drives does not satisfy these requirements. Residual data on decommissioned devices is recoverable, and a single breach can expose your organisation to regulatory penalties, civil liability, and reputational damage that far outweighs the cost of compliant destruction.
Electronic Waste Victoria provides a certified, chain-of-custody destruction process that gives your compliance team the documentation it needs and your legal team the evidence it can rely on.
Note: Under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, failing to properly dispose of personal information can trigger mandatory breach notification obligations and regulatory investigation by the OAIC.
A Documented Chain of Custody from Collection to Certificate
Step 1: Collection and Logging
We collect your devices and log each one by serial number and asset tag. Nothing leaves your premises without a signed collection manifest. If on-site destruction is required, our team brings the equipment to you.
Step 2: Secure Transport
Devices are transported in sealed, tracked vehicles by vetted staff. Chain of custody documentation is maintained at every handover point.
Step 3: Destruction
Devices are processed using NIST 800-88 compliant methods: either certified data wiping (verified overwrite to DoD standards) or physical destruction. Hard drives, SSDs, mobile devices, and removable media are all covered. Witnessed destruction is available for organisations that require a staff or compliance officer to be present.
Step 4: Certification
Once destruction is complete, we issue a Certificate of Destruction for each device. The certificate includes: device description, serial number, destruction method, date, and technician details. This document is your legal record of compliance.
Choose the Level of Assurance Your Organisation Needs
Standard Certificate
$15 per device (min. $150)
For businesses that need documented, compliant destruction without the complexity. NIST 800-88 wiping or physical destruction, serial number logging, and a Certificate of Destruction for every device.
Ideal for: SMEs decommissioning workstations, laptops, or servers during technology refreshes.
Witnessed Destruction
$35 per device (min. $350)
Designed for organisations with elevated compliance requirements. A compliance officer or senior staff member attends and witnesses the destruction process in person. Full documentation and certificate included.
Ideal for: Financial services, healthcare, and legal organisations with audit requirements.
On-Site Destruction
Custom quote
For enterprise, government, and high-security environments where devices cannot leave the premises. Our team brings certified destruction equipment to your facility.
Ideal for: Data centres, government agencies, and organisations with APRA, ASD, or ISO 27001 audit obligations.
Built for Regulated Industries
Financial Services
APRA CPS 234 requires entities to protect information assets from unauthorised access. Certificate of Destruction documentation satisfies audit requirements from internal and external reviewers.
Healthcare
The My Health Records Act, the Privacy Act, and state health records legislation impose strict obligations on the handling and disposal of patient data. Witnessed destruction provides a defensible record for regulators and auditors.
Legal
Law practices hold sensitive client files across workstations and servers. Certified destruction ensures professional obligations around client confidentiality extend to end-of-life device management.
Government and Defence Contractors
Government agencies and contractors handling sensitive or classified data require destruction processes aligned with ASD guidance and PSPF. On-site and witnessed options are available for environments that require restricted access.
Get a Certificate of Destruction for Your Next Device Refresh
Whether you are decommissioning five laptops or five hundred servers, Electronic Waste Victoria provides the documentation, compliance, and peace of mind your organisation needs. Not sure which tier is right for you? Our team will assess your compliance requirements and recommend the appropriate destruction level.