Data security is critical in business, but many companies fail to maintain high levels of protection during the recycling stage of their devices. Learn more about data sanitization and how High Tech Recycling's services may help safeguard your Metro Detroit business and consumers.
It is critical to properly extract data from hard drives and other corporate electronic storage devices before discarding them. The technique of safely deleting this information to avoid the theft of critical data is known as data sanitization.
A determined thief might access your recycled hard drive, smartphone, or tablet without the necessary sanitization steps. Even information that has been erased and rewritten using traditional procedures is vulnerable to a determined person.
Prevent this by collaborating with a recycling team dedicated to providing industry-leading data deletion services. To avoid data recovery efforts, these services delete data and rewrite it in at least three stages.
In rare situations, we employ physical destruction procedures to prevent your hard disk from being used. This may be required for sensitive files since it eliminates the danger of data access.
High Tech Recycling fully clears data in one of two ways:
- Disposal of physical drives
- Data deletion that complies with the Department of Defense
Physical damage prohibits your gadgets from being reused, but the materials are still recyclable.
Data destruction enables devices to be reused without exposing your sensitive files, allowing another person to buy and use your electronic device to promote responsible technology usage.
Whether you're dealing with personal files for customers or have employee information and trade secrets saved on your hard drives, keep your data safe by utilizing industry-leading recycling services in your region.
Consider the following business data that thieves may get access to:
- Customer medical records
- Information about taxes
- Information about you
- Accountancy records
- Secrets of the company and business strategies
Safe hard drive removal is a vital step in your business security, whether you have a Chief Risk Management Officer to address these hazards or you're a small business owner wearing this hat. Don't jeopardize your organization, workers, or clients; instead, keep data secure and secret.
The Advantages of Data Recycling and Sanitization
Physical destruction and data sanitization both provide a lot of advantages. Both provide the security that comes with peace of mind. Your business does not have to be concerned about old documents or personal information slipping into the wrong hands. You may discard or sell your old gadgets and data storage systems with confidence.
Recycling your gadgets also helps to reduce e-waste.
This sort of e-waste is hazardous to the environment because of the heavy metals, acids, and other inorganic elements.
Only a small percentage of the materials used to create technological gadgets are biodegradable, and many include residues of hazardous substances. These materials not only leach into local water supplies but are also expensive to replace.
Recycling rare earth metals and other expensive elements in electronics can help the technology sector achieve a more sustainable future.
High Tech Recycling provides several options for your business to recycle old equipment while avoiding the danger of a data breach. You may bring devices to our convenient Metro Detroit location, schedule a pickup, or arrange for collection containers to be put throughout your property.
These solutions enable you to manage a company-wide recycling program or allow staff to recycle laptops and tablets as needed without jeopardizing your company's reputation.
