Data Destruction
The Legend of the DOD Hard Drive Wipe Standard
Few technologies in the history of mankind have evolved as quickly and dramatically as the hard drive. Data storage that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and filled a room 50 years ago now costs less than the price of a movie ticket, can fit in your pocket, and can hold thousands of times more…
Read MoreWhat are Current Data Destruction Standards?
The secure disposal of sensitive electronic information is a serious concern for virtually every modern business or organization, but the means of doing so is anything but universal. There are no less than 20 different data destruction standards for using software to wipe hard drives and other memory devices, and different recommended physical destruction methods…
Read MoreTop Three Reasons to Watch What You Throw in the Trash
Did you know that last year alone, over 660 million pounds of electronics were recycled? Even though this is great progress, still more can be done globally and domestically. What many companies don’t realize is that what they are throwing away can actually be valuable commodities. Waste costs for businesses have become another bill paid just as…
Read MoreSecure Data Destruction at CompuCycle
Compliance with government regulations is crucial for every organization and business, and so is the confidentiality of their private and confidential information and data in their storage media. When the electronics that your company owns become obsolete, the data stored in them should be completely and properly destroyed following secure data destruction policies and processes.…
Read MoreChoose CompuCycle!
It is a crucial decision for any business to choose their electronics recycler. You have to make sure that you hire the right company to manage your IT assets and their recycling. The risks attached with this decision are significant as your company’s sensitive data is on the line, and there are financial and legal…
Read MoreEffects of Electronic Waste
If you think that recycling doesn’t affect people’s everyday lives, you may want to continue reading. It is estimated that electronic waste is causing severe health effects for millions of people around the world, mostly in the developing nations of Africa, Europe, and Asia. As of 2019, the world processes over 53.6 million metric tons…
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