An individual might clear the hard drive through a destructive recovery but this is insufficient for a company, though it would be wise for the personal computer to be separated from the hard drive at a minimum.
Asset Disposition might not be that important for personal files, but it is imperative that businesses make sure no person can find out information after they dispose of their computers.
A person could have information pertaining to taxes and other information of a personal nature that should not fall into the wrong hands.
Unfortunately, many people do not give this a thought and just put their computers out for trash pickup once they purchase a new computer.
This is a big mistake.
They are neglecting doing their small part for the environment along with being careless with personal information, that if in the wrong hands can come back to haunt them.
There are many ways to recover information once a computer is in the hands of the wrong party.
These groups watch out for companies disposing of their computers.
What is required is a Certified Data Destruction and Closed Loop Recycling.
This will make sure the many computers disposed of when they are out of date, do not give others the chance of discovering information about your business.
Even a very small business should engage the services of an expert Asset Disposition company.
Closed Loop Recycling is good for the environment.
With the millions of computers trashed even in slow economic times, this is a drag on the environment.
There are insufficient landfills to take all the computers that are being disposed of on a daily basis.
These experts will guarantee a Certified Data Destruction through Closed Loop Recycling.
Do your part for the environment and for your own security by having a proper Asset Disposition carried out by professionals.