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amounts to only 2% of trash in America's landfill

E-waste stands for Electronic waste in full. In basic terms, it refers to all kinds of electrical and electronic equipment that could enter or has already entered the waste stream. Electronic waste is a very general term but is mainly considered to cover computers, mobile phones, televisions, and many household appliances. This field is growing rapidly because the companies producing these electronics and electrical equipment are increasing their production to meet demand as more and more countries cross over to the digital world. However, electronic waste poses a risk to human existence to say the least and therefore something has to be done. You may not be a computer recycling company, but once you read the following facts, you will be moved to take whatever little action you can: · Even though this waste amounts to only 2% of trash in America's landfill, it equals more than 70% of the overall toxic waste. Electronics contain huge amounts of lead, which can cause significant...
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the company intends to retire or dispose

Every company regardless of size and nature has some sensitive information or data that it would rather keep to itself. Some companies are more sensitive than others are. The best way to make sure information never leaks out is to destroy it completely once you no longer have use for it. Data eradication is also necessary when you are transferring it from old systems to new ones. You do not want any of your old computers to go with that sensitive information as they are being shipped off for recycling. Here are some steps you can take to destroy data safely and completely: Categorize the information according to sensitivity and associated risk The first you want to do is categorize your organization's media by confidentiality level. This makes a lot of sense for both the smooth running of your IT department, and for your overall strategy for data security. Determine the level of confidentiality of your data according to the potential risk in case of a data leak. Apart from fee...
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