Requires agencies and contractors to implement security controls for information systems, including secure sanitization or destruction of retired devices. NIST standards support FISMA compliance.

Directs federal agencies to reduce waste and responsibly manage electronics through certified recyclers (R2 or e-Stewards). Reinforces that federal assets should never end up in landfills or incinerators.

Mandates secure handling and destruction of devices containing criminal justice information (CJI), critical for law enforcement agencies.

Recommends overwriting, degaussing, or physical destruction for computer storage media associated with security-sensitive material.

Requires federal, state, and local agencies to protect Federal Tax Information (FTI). Media must be sanitized or destroyed per strict procedures before disposal or reuse.

Encourages government leadership in responsible electronics management, ensuring safe handling, reducing exports of e-waste, and improving global stewardship.

Government entities that process financial information, such as student aid or benefits programs, may fall under GLBA requirements or be subject to them through vendor relationships. The Safeguards Rule ensures that financial data is protected with safeguards and securely disposed of when no longer needed.

Defines accepted methods for wiping, purging, and destroying data on electronic media. Regulators across industries reference NIST 800-88 as the benchmark for secure sanitization.

Data privacy and electronic waste regulations exist at every level—local, state, federal, and global. From local ordinances like the Sioux Falls landfill ban, to state privacy laws, to federal mandates, and even international frameworks like GDPR, organizations must demonstrate secure data destruction and compliant disposal practices.

The landscape is continually evolving, making it critical to work with a certified partner who can align your processes to these overlapping requirements.