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When running a business, keeping data secure should be a top priority. While this includes, using firewalls and antivirus software, it also means protecting e-waste. More often than not, when businesses upgrade their computers, they are left with old servers, desktop computers, laptops and more. Even though these are no longer used, they still have valuable data stored on their hard drives. The most effective way to make sure that the data is erased is by having the hard drive destroyed. While there are many data destruction companies to choose from, they are not all the same. Here are some things to look for when hiring a third party company to destroy your data.
One thing to be on the lookout for is their data destruction process. Have you ever asked what to look for when hiring a Qualified Data Destruction Company? The company should offer a secure pickup of your e-waste. That means that they will go to your location and pick up all the old equipment that needs to be destroyed. To ensure the safety of your information from point A to point B, the material should be kept in locked cargos. Each piece of equipment should be scanned and recorded so that you can receive a receipt for each piece of equipment that is destroyed. The old hard drives should then be shredded and recycled. It is essential that the data destruction company is up to code with environmental regulations as well. Finally, you should receive a confirmation of the destruction.
Another thing to be on the lookout for is a certified company. You should choose a company that is NAID AAA Certified. A company that is also involved with organizations such as the Data Protection Association, the Association of Legal Administrators, Professional Records and Information Services International, and The Association of Records Managers and Administrators International can be trusted. If you are looking for a trusted professional, please contact West Coast Computer Recycler for a quote today!
