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How to Audit Your ITAD Vendor

Does your South Dakota or North Dakota business understand the importance of proper reuse and recycling of computer equipment, not only for environmental responsibility, but also for data security and value recovery? When looking for an electronics recycling partner, make sure they hold these same values true. There are many disposal shortcuts to make a […]
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How and Why You Need to Optimize Your IT Asset Recovery

Among business owners, there seems to be a consensus that physical destruction of hard drives and devices that contain data is the best and only way to protect a company and its customers, as well as comply with the vast array of privacy laws and industry regulations concerning consumer data. However, this isn’t exactly true. […]
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Your Point of Sale Systems Do Have Hard Drives

When it comes to the point of sale (POS) systems in your retail store, you’re likely more concerned about placement for optimal layout and flow than you are about what data devices may hold. As long as you can scan barcodes or otherwise enter purchases, take cash or credit payments, and print receipts, you might […]
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Data Destruction: Why Chain of Custody is So Important

With the advent of digital data, storing information has become much more convenient. However, there seems to be a common misconception that digital storage is boundless, and this is hardly the case. Unless you want to find yourself paying ever more to store outdated, irrelevant, or redundant data, you’ll quickly see why data destruction is […]
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Medical Record Destruction is Mandated by HIPAA

All kinds of businesses are required to maintain patient medical records. However, these businesses are also required to dispose of those records in keeping with not only consumer privacy laws, but also the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, which has provision specifically associated with the privacy and protection of medical records and identifiable health […]
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The Most Common Complications of In-House Document Shredding

As a responsible business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save money without compromising quality or productivity. This could mean comparison shopping for internet and mobile services, buying office supplies in bulk, or booking VIP travelers in business class instead of first class seating, for example. You might also determine that it’s cheaper to […]
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Business E-Waste Requirements, Risks and Legislation

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last several decades, you’re no doubt fully aware of the fact that you can’t chuck old computers or other electronics in the trash. These items should not only be recycled to recover valuable metals that can be repurposed, but they also contain a variety of toxic […]
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Making the Case for Outsourcing Your Business Shredding

When it comes to disposing of data, you need to consider both digital data and hard copies. While most businesses don’t have the equipment or expertise to shred hard drives and devices on-site, you might think you’re more than equipped to shred documents. Unfortunately, a mistake on your part could spell disaster. Consumer privacy laws […]
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How Risky is Your ITAD Program?

When you resell or recycle your business IT equipment, you are opening your business up to various risks if not managed properly. What are the risks? Data Security. While most data security programs are focused on keeping threats out of your network, the need for proper handling of retired physical assets is often overlooked. Securing […]
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