Data Security
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Don’t Get Burned: Why Certified ITAD Is Critical For Your Business
When it’s time to retire your used business IT equipment, ensuring compliant disposal and protection of sensitive data is essential. To achieve this, many South Dakota and North Dakota businesses turn to certified IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) vendors. But what does certification mean in the ITAD industry, and why is it so critical? Certification is […]
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Half of Used Enterprise Routers Still Contain Sensitive Data: A Wake-Up Call for Secure ITAD
In today’s era of digital transformation, securing sensitive information is becoming increasingly important. Not only do businesses need to take care of PCs, servers, and network equipment on the network, but they also need to ensure that sensitive information is wiped before reselling or disposing of devices when they come offline. A recent study by […]
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3 Principles of Personal Information Retention and Disposal
If your business requires you to retain your customers’ personal information, you have legal obligations to meet. One of the most crucial is ensuring that your customers’ personal information is disposed of safely and responsibly. To help make sure you don’t run afoul of any regulatory entities, here are some key principles of personal information […]
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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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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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4 Things to Include in Your 2023 Data Security Training on Document Shredding
2023 is a whole new year, but businesses are still dealing with the same old problems when it comes to data security, and one of the biggest of them all is human error. That’s because humans are still the number one weak point in data security We all make mistakes, of course, but businesses must […]
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3 Risks of Zombie Computers (and How to Properly Dispose of Them)
For most businesses, networks offer many advantages that make it easier to manage your operations. However, there are risks that should be considered when connecting to the network. From trojans and viruses to spyware and ransomware, businesses have a lot to be wary of when making remote connections, and one of the biggest threats to […]
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