Business Details
29 Years
experience
Digital Forensics & Data Recovery Experts
Established in 1997, DiskLabs Data Recovery Services has emerged as a market leader in digital forensics, data recovery, and certified data erasure. With 25 years of expertise, we serve law enforcement, government agencies, global corporations, and legal teams across the UK, Europe, America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Our technical excellence is underscored by six ISO accreditations, including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001, alongside Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Our Police Assured Secure Facility (PASF) ensures the highest standards of data integrity and security. Our in-house R&D and advanced forensics teams deliver solutions where others cannot, combining digital expertise with eDiscovery, cyber security, and asset management.Trusted by clients such as the Metropolitan Police Service and Dell, we operate both overtly and covertly, offering services from forensic data recovery to secure data erasure. Our commitment extends to environmental responsibility through ISO 14001 accreditation. With SC-level vetted specialists and a global reach, we address complex challenges in criminal justice, national security, and corporate data management. Our Faraday Bags, certified data erasure, and lifecycle solutions ensure data security from creation to decommissioning.
Services
Digital Forensics
Data Recovery
Certified Data Erasure
Faraday Products
Training Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in digital forensics and data recovery.
- Our six ISO accreditations reflect our commitment to quality and security.
- We operate globally across five continents with tailored solutions.
- Our advanced R&D team delivers technical solutions others cannot achieve.
- Our Police Assured Secure Facility ensures the highest data security standards.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 27001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 22301
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- Police Assured Secure Facility (PASF)
- SSIP
- TRAC
Services
Digital Forensics
We analyse data on computers, mobile devices, and digital storage to support criminal and civil investigations. Our ISO-accredited labs ensure admissible evidence for law enforcement and legal teams. Specialising in complex cases, we recover data from damaged or encrypted devices.
Data Recovery
Our experts recover lost data from servers, RAID arrays, and storage devices across all operating systems. Focused on speed and precision, we minimise business disruption while ensuring data integrity. Services include forensic repair of damaged exhibits for law enforcement.
Certified Data Erasure
We provide irreversible data removal for enterprises and government agencies, compliant with ISO 27001 standards. Services include on-site erasure and decommissioning of servers, mobile devices, and data centres. Certificates of erasure are issued for audit compliance.
Faraday Products
Our Faraday Bags block radio signals to secure evidence on phones, laptops, and IoT devices. Designed for law enforcement, they prevent remote tampering and data breaches. Products include Laptop-Shield and Cable-Shield variants for diverse operational needs.
Training Consultancy
We deliver certified training in digital forensics and data recovery for legal and law enforcement professionals. Courses cover mobile phone forensics, computer analysis, and secure data handling. Training aligns with industry standards and practical investigative needs.
People
Matthew Jones
Director and Co-Founder
Matthew co-founded DiskLabs Data Recovery Services and developed its forensic laboratory. He advises global law enforcement on digital forensics and data recovery. With expertise in secure data sanitisation and contract management, he lectures at UK universities on cyber security.
Harlan Simpson
Operations Director
Harlan oversees DiskLabs Data Recovery Services' forensic and data erasure operations. He led the implementation of ISO accreditations and developed the on-site certified data erasure solution. With a focus on strategic growth, he manages large-scale forensic contracts across EMEA.
Questions
What digital forensics services do you offer?
We analyse computers, mobile phones, and digital storage for criminal investigations, civil cases, and corporate compliance. Services include chip-off techniques and ISP-level data recovery.
How do you ensure data erasure compliance?
Our ISO 27001-certified process provides irreversible erasure with audit-ready certificates. We handle servers, mobile devices, and enterprise storage across secure UK facilities.
Can you recover data from damaged storage devices?
Yes, our ISO-accredited labs specialise in RAID recovery, server data retrieval, and repairing physically damaged media. We support all operating systems and storage formats.
Do you provide training for legal professionals?
We offer Bar Standards Board CPD-accredited courses in mobile forensics, computer analysis, and secure data handling for barristers and law enforcement.
Are your Faraday Bags certified?
Yes, our Faraday Bags are 'Secure by Design' certified. They block signals to prevent remote tampering with evidence on phones, laptops, and IoT devices.
