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R2 certified electronic waste recycling, what is your school technology plan?

There is a growing concern over the inadvertent release of personal and proprietary information. Schools and universities need to create a data governance strategy and turn to a certified electronic waste (e-waste) recycler with the skill and experience to dispose of electronic equipment that has come to the end of its lifecycle. The proper disposal […]

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Recycling Corporate Electronics is Costing More – Why That’s a Good Thing

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Recycling your corporate electronics is about more than just going green or protecting the environment – itâ€™s also about protecting your business from a costly data breach that could come from data thieves getting a hold of confidential information on a discarded device.

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5 Reasons to Always Use an R2 Certified or Compliant E-Waste Recycler

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In companies that handle sensitive client data â€“ like legal, insurance, and accounting firms â€“ IT plays an integral part in overall security compliance. IT managers think about compliance on a daily basis and weigh many of their decisions with compliance needs in mind.

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Computer Recycling: How Does it Work?

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Have you ever wondered what happens to your computer when it’s recycled? Tossing your old computer in the trash may help to reduce clutter, but can be problematic for a number of reasons, such as filling up landfills and risking data breaches. This doesn’t mean you have to use your computer as a super-sized paperweight,

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How Law Firms Can Responsibly Recycle Computers and Maintain Data Security

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Technology is changing at a rapid rate. The computers we use in business are decreasing in cost and increasing in speed and storage capacity. It’s often easier and less expensive to just replace old equipment. Itâ€™s not unusual for a law firm to be replacing computers as often as every 2-3 years just to keep

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6 Reasons for Companies to Invest in Data Shredding for Old Computer Hard Drives

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Every business has data, lots of data. A single hard drive can contain hundreds, even thousands of confidential, proprietary, or sensitive data files, especially in sensitive industries such as a healthcare, legal services and financial services. So when a company finally decides to the get rid of the pile of dust-gathering computers of yesteryear, removing

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Facts About Data Security and E-Waste

E-Waste Blog

E-waste, also called electronic waste, is the name for electronic products that have come towards the end of their â€œuseful life.â€ This can include computers, monitors, television, stereos, copiers, printers, fax machines, office machinery, cell phones, DVD players, cameras, batteries and many more electronic machinery. E-waste can be a major issue in terms of data

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