DENVER, Colo., Dec 3, 2002-the nation's largest electronics disposal and materials recycling firm - today announced the availability of a comprehensive, 35-page guide that outlines best practices for the responsible, secure disposal of obsolete computers and the data that resides on them. This computer disposal plan is designed to help companies and government agencies avoid the risks and liabilities associated with improper handling of sensitive medical and financial information stored on old computers, and help prevent identity theft.
Available for $25 via the company's Web site (www.techrecycle.com), Technology Recycling's computer disposal plan is a practical, step-by-step guide to the processes that must be put in place to minimize risk, avoid fines for violations of new federal privacy laws, stop identity theft and comply with new environmental regulations on the disposal of old electronics.
"People increasingly are learning to destroy paper-based information that can lead to privacy and security breaches, and identity theft. But they often don't think to 'shred" the data stored at various locations within the computer. Improper handling of obsolete computers and the data that resides on them can lead to tremendous breaches in privacy, security and identity theft," noted Bob Knowles, CEO and founder of Technology Recycling. "Simply put, our disposal guide offers an ounce of prevention rather than a pound of cure."
Disposal Plan Outlines Exact Procedures That Need to Be Followed, Suggested Documentation and More
Technology Recycling’s 35-page computer disposal plan includes the following content:
The Complex Issues, Liabilities Associated with Mishandling of Obsolete Electronics
The Pros and Cons of Various Options for Handling Obsolete Computers & Data
Best Practices for Computer and Data Disposal
A Step-by-Step Corporate Plan For The Responsible, Secure Handling of Obsolete Electronics & Data
What NOT To Do
How To Select A Computer Disposal Vendor
Addendum Documents and Sample Forms For Implementing a Computer Disposal Plan
“The proper disposal of obsolete computers and the data that resides on them is routinely overlooked by most companies and government agencies, even those with elaborate security and privacy procedures,� noted Knowles. “In essence, companies that dump, donate or refurbish/resell their old computers might as well be posting sensitive data on the wall in the alley. To truly protect sensitive information and to keep national security and infrastructure information safe, companies and government agencies must take steps to safeguard and destroy information on old computers.�
About Technology Recycling
Founded in mid-1998, Technology Recycling helps businesses dispose of obsolete electronics and the data that resides on them in a responsible secure manner that complies with privacy and environmental laws, and security guidelines. Technology Recycling's disposal methodology also helps prevent identity theft. The company is based in Denver, Colo., and provides technology disposal services with local pick-up in more than 200 cities nationwide. Since its inception, Technology Recycling has collected and disposed of more than one million pounds of obsolete computer systems and has served small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies. The company can be reached at: Technology Recycling, Metropoint I, 4600 Ulster St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80237-2882, (303) 766-9608, (800) 803-5442, FAX (303) 766-4453, www.techrecycle.com, Email:
