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Disposal of Computer Systems: Removal of Information

Your business is in the process of upgrading and replacing its computer assets and deciding what to do with the old servers, computers, and laptops. You might sell them, donate them to charity, or simply toss them in the garbage because they are 5 or more years old. Before you choose any disposal option, however, you should first consider what type of information may be stored on those old computer assets and then determine whether your business has a duty to protect that information as part of the disposal process.

34 minute read August 16, 2006 at 02:24 PM
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Michael J. Dunne
Disposal of Computer Systems: Removal of Information

Your business is in the process of upgrading and replacing its computer assets and deciding what to do with the old servers, computers, and laptops. You might sell them, donate them to charity, or simply toss them in the garbage because they are 5 or more years old.

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