Data recovery and wiping

Data Recovery

Our forensic computing examiners are highly trained in the recovery of data from electronic devices. If you are experiencing a loss of data and require expert assistance, contact PricewaterhouseCoopers before any further damage is incurred on your device.

We offer data recovery services from a wide range of electronic devices including hard drives, CD’s and DVD’s, flash memory, usb devices and floppy disks.

Data loss is often caused by either user error or a software malfunction. If you are experiencing any of the following, contact PricewaterhouseCoopers to initiate recovery.
    Accidentally deleted files
    Files archived to media that won’t read, ie Compact Disk
    Operating system not loading
    Applications not loading
    Virus infection
    File corruption
    Disk corruption
    Laptop damage
    Digital Camera damage
    USB device damage or corruption


Password Recovery

If you have either forgotten a password you entered to protect a file, or if a previous employee has ‘locked’ down files to prevent future access, PricewaterhouseCoopers password recovery services can assist in the recovery of protected or encrypted files.

Using the latest in leading edge tools, combined with the power of New Zealand’s largest professional services firm computing power, we offer a turnaround time that is fast and dependable.

Passwords can be recovered from an extensive range of files, including the following sample:

Lotus123ParadoxQuicken
Microsoft MoneyPDFRARPassword
Microsoft OfficePGPVBA
Microsoft Outlook PSTPWLWinZip9
MYOBQuattroProWordPerfect
OpenOfficeQuickbooksWordPro



Data Wiping

Avoid the possibility of your business selling valued information in error or contravening data privacy laws.

If you are selling, disposing or donating your technology assets, but unsure of whether they are clean of data, PricewaterhouseCoopers forensic computing examiners are highly trained in the wiping of data from computers and other electronic devices.

Whether you require an entire hard drive to be wiped, or a selection of confidential files, our selection of specialist hardware and software will permanently remove the data from the selected device.

Contacts
Campbell McKenzie
Associate Director
Auckland
Tel: +64 9 355 8040
Chris Budge
Associate Director
Wellington
Tel: +64 4 462 7495

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