Defence and Security

In the UK, the defence and security sector must follow stringent regulations when disposing of electronic assets that contain sensitive or classified information.

Compliance involves UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act to ensure secure handling and erasure of data, as well as export controls and oversight under the National Security and Investment Act for dual-use or military technology. Environmental Regulations, including WEEE and the Environmental Protection Act, require responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste. Organisations are also guided by standards such as NIST 800-88 for secure data sanitisation and ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management.

By using certified ITAD providers that maintain chain-of-custody records, provide certificates of destruction, and implement secure transport and destruction processes, defence organisations can ensure compliant disposal while safeguarding national security.

S2S Group’s secure ITAD services provide the defence and security sector with a robust solution for disposing of electronic assets that contain sensitive or classified information. By combining certified data destruction methods, comprehensive chain-of-custody tracking, and adherence to UK data protection and environmental regulations, we ensure that every device is handled securely from collection to final disposal.

Our processes meet the stringent requirements of defence and security contracts, including safeguarding operational and national security data, complying with export controls, and providing verifiable destruction certificates. This enables organisations to mitigate risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of information security when retiring high-security IT equipment.