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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 […]

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 […]

A common question we are asked is, “What can we do about e-waste?” If you’re a commercial business or large medical institution, it’s no wonder why you’d need a safe option to properly dispose of your e-waste. From HIPAA regulations to data security, your list of concerns about proper data destruction goes on and on. […]

It’s our mission to ensure that our clients can easily and safely recycle their e-waste. That’s why we’re a NYS registered recycling firm here to help you dispose of your electronics in a convenient and regulated manner. Here, at ProTek, we’re all about transparency. Our NYS certification proves just that. Trust us when it’s time […]

Starting December 23, ProTek Recycling is officially NAID Certified! NAID AAA Certification® verifies that all sensitive data is destroyed in strict compliance with data protection laws through scheduled and surprise audits by trained, accredited security professionals, fulfilling customers’ regulatory due diligence obligations. This is a voluntary program for companies, which ProTek Recycling is enthusiastically taking […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re a business located within New York State, you may have experienced the need to dispose of your company’s e-waste effectively and efficiently. Under the NYS Disposal Ban, you have several legal options available to you. In this article, we’ll walk you through what the NYS Disposal Ban is and what you need to […]

Did you know that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has three primary rules? To protect and serve the public, HIPAA created three standard guidelines also known as the privacy, security, and breach notification rules. These national standards protect individuals’ medical records and other personal information. This means businesses that disclose health information […]

Technology is constantly evolving. With those changes, you will be compelled to use the latest technology so that your business and your clients are getting the highest quality work in the market. But where there is new tech, there are piles of old laptops, desktops, computer servers and equipment that is suddenly out of date […]