So your company is immune to the current credit crunch and you’re looking to upgrade some of the office computers. After the new computers are deployed you have one remaining problem- what to do with the old hardware. Whether you decide to recycle, I recommend using Elemental Inc., or donate your old equipment, remember to wipe the hard drives clean. Simply deleting files or formatting the hard drive will not permanently remove your data. A DoD (Department of Defense) 5220.22-M compliant application must be used to clean the drive.

Programs like DBAN (available for free download here) can be made into a bootable CD or USB flash stick. This is the best way to ensure your data doesn’t end-up in the wrong hands.

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