Project Your Digital Information Protecting sensitive data is one of the primary concerns that IT departments - and individuals - are faced with today. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and data breaches, it’s important to ensure that data isn’t accessible long after the physical copy has left your hands. That's where Data Recycling [...]
The Challenge of Improper SSD Destruction: A Critical Look In an era dominated by digital data, the security of sensitive information is of paramount importance. As technology advances, so do the risks associated with data breaches, and one area that often goes overlooked is the improper destruction of Solid State Drives (SSDs). A recent article [...]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “UNMANAGE” OR “DEPROVISION” A CHROMEBOOK OR APPLE? If you have ChromeOS or APPLE devices that are no longer being used in your organization, you should deprovision them so that you're no longer managing them. Deprovisioning the device removes all policies on the device, device-level printers, and the ability to use the [...]
The proper disposal of electronic waste, commonly referred to as E-waste, is a good idea for homeowners and businesses, but it’s especially important for companies. Recently, TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, was ordered by a judge to pay $2.05 million for unlawful disposal of e-scrap, along with other products. [...]
Data security is an integral part of a company's overall security strategy. A lack of data security can lead to costly data breaches and identity theft. Organizations should protect their sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. Organizations must be vigilant about protecting the integrity of their data. Unauthorized access to data can result [...]
Data Recycling of New England has donated thirty (30) laptops, hard drives and power adapters to Agrimonde, also known as Haiti Renaissance Project Hope for Haiti. This organization, founded and led by President Gerthy Lahens, will work in conjunction with Eritaj Foundation to provide the laptops to thirty (30) students at the Soley Devan, "Sun [...]
NAID Is A Division of i-SIGMA BERKLEY, MA - Data Recycling NE, Inc. is proud to announce that they have recently been accepted as a member of NAID, a division of the International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA). The National Association of Information Destruction (NAID) is the standard-setting body advocating for industry-wide best [...]
Most schools, organizations, and businesses are aware that recycling is important and want to do what’s right for themselves...and the environment. However, it isn’t as simple as sorting between refuse and recyclables and disposing of them in their proper containers. There’s a lengthy list of what types of waste you can dispose of yourself of [...]
Recently, Morgan Stanley was hit with a hefty fine for the improper disposal of electronic data. While this reflects one of the largest legal cases, there are more, including smaller companies. In addition to the high cost of the penalty, the company will also realize the added and longer-range costs to their damaged reputation and lost credibility [...]
Berkley, MA --Data Recycling New England reports today the first deployment of its first onsite hard drive shredding event. Sturdy Memorial Hospital was the first community hospital facility using the new mobile equipment. A truck-mounted Ameri-Shred Hard Drive Shredder Model AMS-300HD with a 1-1/2” width shredding blade, powered by a 10,000-watt generator, as well as [...]
