3 Data Security Best Practices for Upgrading Office Tech
When your business is ready to upgrade its office technology, it’s important to make sure that you do so in a way that protects your data and follows all city and state e-Waste recycling laws. Not protecting your data by using a registered data destruction contractor can create monumental risks for data security and could […]
Read MoreWhy Electronic Shredding Is the Best Way to Destroy Data
There are several ways to dispose of old electronics, but the best and most effective way is to work a registered electronic waste company certified in data destruction. When moving on from a device that’s full of your sensitive data, such as a computer or cell phone, data security is a major concern. If your […]
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Media Sanitization
Simply throwing away your electronic devices puts your sensitive personal data at risk, including your financial or medical information. That is on top of any risk of not following eWaste environmental laws that may be in place for your state or county. Whether you plan on transferring ownership of your electronics or disposing of them, […]
Read MoreHow Data Security Services Keep Your Business Safe
Your data is one of your most important assets. It’s what keeps your business running, and it’s essential to protect it from hackers and other cyber threats. That’s where data security services come in. These professional services can keep your business’s data safe and secure, using a variety of methods to ensure compliance and guarantee […]
Read More10 Reasons to Shred Your Hard Drive
Unlike modern cloud servers, physical storage devices, like hard drives, can leave data exposed, if the data is not properly destroyed. Simply throwing them away can leave sensitive information accessible to hackers, as well as potentially contaminate the environment and violate compliance regulations. Today, we are going to cover 10 key reasons why hard drive […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Recycle Computers With Reputable Companies That Have A Zero Landfill Policy
How Zero Landfill Policy Benefits Your Business Reputable recycling companies that adopt a zero landfill policy for electronic waste guarantee that your old computers and other devices are not disposed of in large public landfills. This practice helps protect the environment while also preventing sensitive data on your devices from potentially being accessed in the […]
Read MoreThe Guide to Commercial Recycling for Electronics in NY
Streamline Your Commercial Recycling for Unwanted Electronics For New York businesses, following commercial recycling guidelines for electronics is essential. Disposing of your unwanted e-waste through proper channels can ensure that sensitive information remains protected and help avoid any potentially costly legal liabilities. Today, we are going to cover everything you need to know about commercial […]
Read MoreData Destruction 101: Essential Tips
Best Practices for Data Destruction Data destruction is the process of overwriting or completely eliminating data from a hard drive or other electronic storage device. When recycling or disposing of old electronics, removing your private data is a critical step. Proper data destruction practices ensure that you’ve removed sensitive personal information that could be used […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Ewaste Laws in the US and the EU
The traditional 3-R’s of recycling – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are the most well known ways to help eliminate waste and protect your environment. Although the focus on recycling paper, plastic and metal remains high, in an ever-changing technology focused world the traditional 3-R’s of recycling propose a challenge when it comes to disposing of unwanted […]
Read MoreKeeping Clients & Crew Safe During COVID-19
As many of us are returning to work after months of working from home, you may be faced with an unfinished to do list that includes disposing of your old electronics. ProTek Recycling wants you to know that we are scheduling commercial pick-ups so your devices can continue to be disposed of properly and responsibly. […]
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