CHARTERHOUSE MULLER PLC

The ADISA standard was launched to offer the industry, data controllers & asset owners a benchmark standard. Specifically written for the industry it covers ALL aspects of the services which could impact on data protection and environmental compliance. In April 2011, we achieved this standard with distinction. Now implemented, the WEEE Directive has become part of our everyday lives. WEEE has fundamentally changed the way we view our electronic waste, both at home and at work. As a result, ever more stringent levels of reporting is required. The WEEE Directive forces us all to become responsible for what happens to our electronic equipment when it's due for disposal.

(Restriction/Removal of Hazardous Substances) is a lesser piece of legislation. It is aimed at forcing manufacturers to stop using certain materials i.e. Cadmium, Lead and Mercury in the construction of their products. This has little or no impact on business or home use, as the legislation is not aimed at legacy equipment, just at the production of new. Using Blancco ensures 100% data erasure of sensitive data within your IT assets such as Servers, PCs and HDDs. Data destruction offers advantages over physical destruction, giving a device that's safe for second life applications such as donations or redeployment.

IS0 9001/14001 are the internationally recognised standards for any organization concerned with internal quality management, environmental management and data management. The achievement of this certification is expected to promote customer confidence with a supplier's processes and awareness. CESG is the Information Assurance (IA) arm of GCHQ based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. They are the UK Government's National Technical Authority for IA, responsible for enabling secure and trusted knowledge sharing to help companies achieve their business aims.