Compliance

Windows 7 to Become Obsolete by the End of 2018: Time for a Hardware Refresh

Turnover in technology is nothing new.  Ever since the beginning of the industrial revolution, technological advances seem to occur at an ever-quickening pace, as evidenced by the rapid innovations in computing, mobile, and internet technologies over the last few decades.  It’s hard to believe that the iPhone debuted just over a decade ago, forever changing […]

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Business eWaste…Are you in Compliance?

Home Depot may be one of the most recent companies to make the news for illegally dumping its electronic waste — resulting in a $27 million settlement with their state — but they are certainly not alone when it comes to this careless and unlawful way of getting rid of used computers and equipment. In […]

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What Your Business Should Know about GDPR

There is no shortage of rules and regulations to observe when it comes to data protection. Businesses that want to stay on the right side of the law (and their customers) must comply with federal, state, and local privacy laws, as well as any applicable industry regulations geared toward protecting specific confidential information (such as […]

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The Importance of Electronics Recycling

Although federal and state laws are a little slow on the uptake when it comes to regulating e-waste, responsible businesses, institutions and individuals are jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon when it comes to recycling their old computers and electronic devices rather than sending them to the landfill. As an organization utilizing advanced technologies, you’re no […]

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Up your IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Game

Data stored on technology, whether in-use or not, should always be protected. If not, information could easily be stolen from unused hard drives, servers, cell phones, or other devices. With a common focus on cybersecurity, security gaps during the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) process becomes an easy target. When IT devices are ready to be […]

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$27.8M Fine for Improper Disposal

Last week, the home improvement retailer Home Depot was ordered to pay $27 million for the improper disposal of hazardous waste, including batteries, electronics, and customer information. The state’s attorney general said they will pay about $16 million in civil penalties, $9 million toward environmental protection and compliance, and nearly $2 million to cover costs. Chain of Custody and the […]

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Data Centers and IT Asset Disposition

A Data Center’s Turnover Challenge Data centers tend to have a shorter IT asset lifecycle due to the sheer volume of equipment in operation. A single data center could have hundreds of racks of hardware in constant need of monitoring and maintenance. Because of this, IT asset disposition (ITAD) is a continual challenge that must be […]

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What to Do Before Recycling Your Computer

When it’s time to upgrade your used computer equipment, it’s important to dispose of the old devices legally and securely. Electronics from commercial generators are regulated as hazardous waste and must comply with Federal, State and Local landfill bans. Data security legislation also requires businesses and organizations to properly destroy data on obsolete devices. Computers, […]

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Are you Following the Right Destruction Standard?

You may have heard of the Department of Defense 5220.22-M standard when it comes to hard drive shredding or wiping, but did you know this standard has actually become obsolete?  The Outdated DoD Standard. Although outdated, the DoD 5220.22-M standard is still referenced by many vendors and customers in the industry. Published by the National Industrial Security […]

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