An article posted today on the Reverse Logistics page provided a list of buying tips for electronics recycling services. It is interesting to note on this list the heavy emphasis on security. Security is an issue in disposing of many types of electronics equipment. The list of equipment that may contain sensitive information has extended beyond desktop PCs and laptops to cellular phones, printers, copiers, cameras, and security devices. A soundITAD supplier should have systems in place to address the security risks in any of these devices.
Here is the list from Reverse Logistics:
- Security. Your partner company must be able to guarantee in writing the secure destruction of all sensitive information and materials.
- Transparency. The processes used by your partner company must be open and viewable in real-time; you should be able to know where your material is at any point in the process.
- Vetted providers. Your security is only as good as the security of your partner’s supplier. The company’s downstream providers must also be vetted and must also offer transparent processes.
- Longevity. How long has the company been in business? The longer the better. The recycling company should also be willing to supply references of long-term customers with whom you can speak.
- Affiliations. The company should be able to show professional affiliations that provide validation that it abides by a sense of business ethics and that show that the company is a well-respected participant in the asset disposal community.