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...
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....
Thinking about buying a new electronic device? Here’s what you need to think about first. Who doesn’t love new glitzy devices such as those that Apple creates every spring? Considering the purchase of a bright, shiny new phone or tablet to get you out of the doldrums,...
Degaussing is one of the oldest methods of destroying data on a storage device, and one of the most misunderstood. It still works exactly as well as it always did on the media it was designed for. It does nothing at all on the media most organizations are retiring...
As the holiday season approaches many people across the country and around the globe may be hoping to receive a shiny new smartphone, tablet, or laptop. And while getting a new device is always exciting, there are some security measures that should be taken when you...
At Data Recycling New England, we make it our business to help schools and other organizations recycle and dispose of their used electronic equipment. To do that efficiently and effectively, we need to make sure that we can gain authorized access to each device to...
