Risk vs. Cost: The Truth Behind Free Computer Recycling
As the technology recycling industry continues to grow, you begin to see a flood of new and existing businesses now offering these types of services. A recent trend has seen many of these businesses offering to recycle old computers and other IT assets at no cost. While this is great for their bottom line, this leaves the door wide open to risks such as data breaches and potential fines from local and state governments.
The High Cost of "Free" Data Destruction
The High Cost of “Free” Data Destruction IT asset disposal made headlines around the world last week when the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) fined NHS Surrey £200,000 (about $300,000) over loss of secret data of more than 3,000 patients. According to the data watchdog, thousands of patient records were discovered on a second-hand NHS […]
How do you know if your electronics recycling company is legit?
How do you know if your electronics recycling company is legit? There are a number of electronics recycling companies that offer FREE drop-offs, computer recycling days and other E-waste events across the nation. For businesses and individuals concerned about proper disposal of their computers and end-of-life electronics, what are the methods for vetting a legitimate […]