Compliance

The Importance of ITAD Certification, Highlighted by the e-Stewards Revocation Case

Updating and disposing of IT equipment can be a complex and daunting task for any business. However, for heavily regulated industries, such as healthcare, education, finance, and government, the stakes are even higher. ITAD: Protecting Sensitive Data and Compliance Not only do you need to protect your company’s data security, but you also need to […]

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Downstream Due Diligence for Healthcare IT Equipment Recycling and Reselling

Healthcare organizations are no strangers to the importance of data privacy and security. With sensitive patient information being processed and stored on their IT equipment, the stakes are high when it comes to proper disposal of this equipment. Recycling or reselling used IT equipment may seem like an easy solution, but it can expose healthcare […]

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Business Associate Agreement Requirements for Recycling or Reselling Used IT Equipment

Healthcare organizations in South Dakota and North Dakota handle sensitive patient information on a daily basis. In order to comply with HIPAA regulations and protect this information, healthcare organizations must take care to ensure that their IT assets are properly disposed of when they are no longer needed. This is where an IT asset disposition […]

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Staying HIPAA and HITECH Compliant with Used IT Equipment

Healthcare organizations deal with a vast amount of sensitive and confidential data related to patient records, medical histories, and treatment plans. The mishandling of this data can have severe consequences, such as loss of patient trust, legal issues, and financial penalties. According to HIPAA and HITECH regulations, healthcare organizations must dispose of or resell IT […]

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Choosing the right ITAD Vendor

When looking for an ITAD partner, not just anyone will do. With so many options, there are many companies who take inappropriate disposal shortcuts to make a quick buck, putting you and your company at risk. An organization seeking an IT asset disposition vendor should consider their compliance track record, data security, and environmental policies. […]

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The Consequences of Improperly Disposing of Protected Health Information (PHI)

Patient privacy is a critical part of any healthcare practice. Patients place their trust in their medical providers to retain any personal and medical information confidential. Whenever you breach that trust, your practice’s reputation is not only on the line, but you risk severe consequences. The disposal of medical records is a common practice in […]

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What Exactly Is ITAD?

What Exactly Is ITAD? Levi Hentges, Director of Business Development with SEAM When speaking with businesses in our community, I often hear: “I had no idea you guys existed!” This comes as no surprise. Most organizations only consider IT Asset Disposition, or ITAD, as an afterthought when they have to “get rid of stuff”. Computers, […]

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What’s the Difference Between NAID Certification & NAID Membership?

When choosing a data destruction provider, it’s important to understand the differences between NAID/i-SIGMA members and NAID AAA certified vendors.  Although NAID membership is often confused with NAID AAA certification, they are VERY different. Who is NAID? Since 1994, the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) has been the governing body for data destruction operations […]

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The Most Overlooked Part of Your Data Security

One of the most critical areas of data security that often gets overlooked during this month of attention, is when your devices come off-line. Having a plan in place for securely getting rid of used equipment can instantly protect a company against the catastrophic risk of a data breach. Along with having a clearly defined […]

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