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Your hardware and data are protected through: Tracking Secure transportation Data destruction Compliance documentation

ITAD refers to the broader process of securely disposing of IT assets, including data destruction, hardware recovery, and resale or recycling. Recycling, on the other hand, is a specific part of ITAD focused on breaking down materials from IT equipment to reuse or safely dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way.

Many ITAD vendors offer free collection services, particularly for large volumes of equipment or when the equipment has significant resale value. Be sure to check with your ITAD provider to see if this is available for your specific assets.

To ensure data is securely erased, use certified data wiping methods such as: Software-based erasure: Tools that overwrite data multiple times to ensure it is unrecoverable. Physical destruction: Hard drive shredding or degaussing to render the storage device unusable.

ITAD covers a wide range of electronic devices, including: Computers and laptops Servers and networking equipment Mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) Storage devices (hard drives, SSDs) Printers and photocopiers Monitors and peripherals

When comparing ITAD vendors, consider the following: Data security Certifications Environmental compliance Transparency Cost and services

ITAD stands for IT Asset Disposal, which is the process of responsibly and securely disposing of outdated or unused IT equipment. It involves data destruction, hardware recycling, and remarketing of reusable devices while complying with environmental and data protection regulations like GDPR and the WEEE directive.