DATA SECURITY · NIST 800-88 · ISO 27001

Data wipe process.

Q: Is previous owner data removed?

Yes. NIST 800-88 aligned software overwrite on every device. Most get brand-new SSDs. No data from previous owner remains.

Q: What data wipe method does CLS use?

NIST 800-88 aligned software overwrite. Multiple passes. SSD Secure Erase where applicable. ISO 27001 certified process.

Q: Are wipe records kept?

Yes. Every wipe logged against device record. Auditable trail retained under ISO 27001.

Q: Can business buyers get documentation?

Contact CLS to discuss data handling documentation for bulk/business orders. Same process applies to all devices.

Q: What ISO certifications apply to data handling?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management. Plus ISO 9001, 14001, 45001. Via ITC Solutions Australia.

Q: Can I visit the facility?

Yes. Unit 25, 16 Loyalty Road, North Rocks NSW 2151. Mon-Sun 10am-6pm. 1300 724 968.

NIST 800-88 aligned software overwrite on every device. Most get brand-new SSDs, eliminating carryover risk entirely. ISO 27001 certified data handling. Wipe records retained.

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THE PROCESS

4 steps. Zero data remains.

Every device follows the same data wipe process — no shortcuts, no exceptions. NIST 800-88 aligned, ISO 27001 governed, and verified before a device moves forward.

1. Storage identification

SSD, HDD, or both confirmed. Method varies by storage type — SSDs and HDDs require different wipe approaches.

2. Secure overwrite

NIST 800-88 aligned software overwrite. Multiple passes across full addressable surface. For SSDs: Secure Erase commands interact directly with drive firmware.

3. Verification

Verification pass confirms wipe completed successfully. A wipe that cannot be confirmed is treated as incomplete. Device does not proceed until verified.

4. Record-keeping

Wipe logged against device record. Auditable trail of when process completed. Records retained under ISO 27001 information security management.

Brand-new SSDs on most devices

CLS replaces most HDDs with brand-new SSDs. No carryover data. No previous-owner files. Clean storage from the start.

What happens after the wipe

Clean Windows 11 Pro installed. Drivers configured. Full 20-point hardware inspection. Cosmetic grading. 12-month warranty applied.

BUSINESS & COMPLIANCE

Data handling for organisations.

Same wipe process applies to all devices including bulk orders. Wipe records maintained for traceability. Business buyers with specific data handling or Australian Privacy Act requirements — contact CLS to discuss. ISO 27001 certified.

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Every device. Zero exceptions.

DATA SECURITY

Previous data remains

DEVICES WIPED

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NIST 800-88 · ISO 27001 · brand-new SSDs · wipe records retained

WIPED. TESTED. WARRANTED.

Every device. Zero data.

NIST 800-88 aligned wipe. Brand-new SSDs on most devices. 20-point inspection. 12-month warranty. Browse refurbished laptops and desktops at our North Rocks, Sydney showroom or shop online — free shipping Australia-wide.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is previous owner data removed?

Yes. Every device undergoes a NIST 800-88 aligned software overwrite. Most devices receive brand-new SSDs, eliminating carryover risk entirely. No data from the previous owner remains.

What data wipe method does CLS use?

NIST 800-88 aligned software overwrite. Multiple passes across the full addressable surface. SSD Secure Erase where applicable. The entire process is governed under ISO 27001 information security management.

Is the wipe process different for SSDs vs HDDs?

Yes. Different storage types require different approaches. CLS applies the method appropriate to each drive type. Most devices receive brand-new SSDs regardless, eliminating carryover data entirely.

Are wipe records kept?

Yes. Every wipe is logged against the device record. Auditable trail retained under ISO 27001 information security management.

Can business buyers get documentation?

Contact CLS to discuss data handling documentation for bulk and business orders. The same wipe process applies to all devices. Phone 1300 724 968 or email [email protected].

What happens after the data wipe?

Clean Windows 11 Pro installed. Drivers updated. Full 20-point inspection. Cosmetic grading applied. 12-month warranty activated.

What ISO certifications apply to data handling?

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management governs the data wipe process directly. CLS also holds ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Safety) via ITC Solutions Australia. Full certification details.

Can I visit the facility?

Yes. Unit 25, 16 Loyalty Road, North Rocks NSW 2151. Open Mon–Sun 10am–6pm. Phone 1300 724 968.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 2026 · CERTIFICATIONS: ITC SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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