E-Waste & Data Privacy

At first, you may be thinking that e-waste and data security have nothing to do with each other. E-waste, or electronic waste, is electronic products that are broken or at the end of their shelf life and in need of disposal. Getting rid of your old computers, TVs, desktops, cell phones, copiers and hard drives is not as simple as throwing them away in the trash can. For one, having these technological products decompose in our Greenville, SC landfills can wreak havoc on the environment as toxins from these products leak and dissolve into the ground. Second, and more importantly, is that your personal information can still remain on these devices, even when they’re no longer in use. And if your e-waste is being recycled or refurbished without the proper wiping of information, your data security could be compromised.

E-Waste and Data Privacy

We are living in a time when cell phones, computers, and TVs are being updated regularly. With something like the new version of the iPhone being released every year, e-waste is more common than ever. This also means that protecting your data privacy is more important than it has ever been. Most people know how to “delete” a file, photo, email or contact from their laptop or smartphone, but what if that isn’t enough? What most fail to recognize is that when you do a simple deletion, the information is not completely erased from the hard drive of that device. This leaves your personal security open for breaches from hackers looking for things like credit card numbers, social security numbers, bank details, or medical history.

Properly wiping sensitive information is important to businesses as well. If you’re a business in Murrells Inlet and you find you’re recycling old employee laptops or hard drives, it’s your responsibility to ensure that no private data gets into the wrong hands. It’s more than worth it for companies to invest in methods that protect their reputation and data, as well as the private information of their employees and consumers.

When it comes time to recycle your e-waste, it’s important to use a company that is experienced and capable of wiping your devices clean of all sensitive information. At Ever Green Environmental in Greer, SC, we have the expertise needed for safely and securely destroying all files on your computer, laptop or hard drives. We implement hard drive shredding, which has proven to be the only 100% effective method to ensure data privacy. We have multiple industrial hard drive shredding machines at our facility, making us the primary choice for e-waste in the Grand Strand area.

Give us a call or fill out our form online to talk with a team member about how you can safely and securely recycle your e-waste today.