IT Asset Disposal: Everything You Need To Know
Data security breaches and environmental regulations can be prevented by handling IT asset disposal in a responsible manner, and there is no shortage of IT recycling companies willing to take your used computer hardware off your hands for free. Free recycling is, however, often synonymous with reconditioning old equipment for sale in developing nations without adequate data cleansing, or shipping old components to landfills abroad without proper recycling, putting the environment at risk. Our aim here is to explain how a premium disposal service can help you minimize these risks and save money on IT recycling. What Exactly Is IT Asset Disposal ? The disposal of IT assets, such as computers and electronic storage devices, involves taking away non-productive equipment from a company for recycling or disposal by a third party. As part of data cleansing, the service provider should remove sensitive data from the assets and ensure compliance with the 2018 Data Protection Act (DPA) - w...