Hard drive destruction, when done improperly, can leave you or your business at risk. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there on how to properly destroy hard drives. Make sure you don’t fall victim to this information! Below we cover a wide range of topics all about proper hard drive destruction. Everything from hard drive destruction myths to staying HIPAA compliant.
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Windows 7 End of Life date is January 14, 2020 (and even sooner for those who didn’t download the most recent security update). Despite the fact that Windows 7 is 10 years old, it is still very popular with roughly 39% of computers still using the operating system. This means hundreds of businesses in the…
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Information protection laws such as HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) apply to hard drive destruction and the destruction of their hard-copy counterparts. To enforce these security laws, costly fines are associated with any violations. For example, HIPPA Noncompliance penalties are $100-$50,000 per violation. Affinity Health Plan paid a $1.2 million fine…
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When it comes to hard drive destruction there are a lot of questions and misinformation out there. This misinformation leaves a lot of personal data vulnerable. In fact, a recent Data Recovery Study showed that even after attempts to wipe drives, data could still be recovered. The study purchased 200 used hard drives on eBay…
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Most companies update their office devices every four to five years. With the rapidly changing technology landscape, these updates are unavoidable and necessary but cause e-waste security concerns. If you do not currently consider e-waste into your cybersecurity plans, here are 4 reasons why you should:
Unfortunately we live in an age where cyber terrorists and online hackers target companies and individuals to gain access to personal info in order to commit identity theft, insurance fraud and more. Gone are the days when paper was the only material you had to properly dispose of. Data found on old hard drives must…
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