E-Waste & Data Destruction
Why You Can't Just Throw Away Old Business Laptops
When a laptop dies or gets replaced, it’s tempting to drop it in a bin, donate it to a charity shop, or leave it in a storage cupboard until someone figures out what to do. None of these are…
What Is a Certificate of Data Erasure and Do You Need One?
A certificate of data erasure — sometimes called a certificate of destruction or data sanitisation certificate — is a formal document confirming that a specific storage device has been secur…
The True Cost of a Data Breach from Disposed Hardware
Most business owners think about data breaches in terms of hacking — someone breaking into a system remotely. But some of the most costly data exposures come from something far more mundane:…
DoD 5220.22-M vs Peter Gutmann: Which Data Erasure Standard Is Right for Your Business?
If you’ve started researching secure data erasure, you’ve probably come across two names more than any others: DoD 5220.22-M and Peter Gutmann. They represent very different points on the sp…
ITAD Explained: IT Asset Disposal for Australian Businesses
ITAD stands for IT Asset Disposal — the process of decommissioning, sanitising, and disposing of end-of-life IT equipment in a way that protects data, meets regulatory requirements, and hand…
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