October 23, 2017

Common Data Storage Mistakes in the Healthcare Industry

Businesses in the healthcare industry collect a lot of sensitive data from their patients, including their billing information, Social Security number, and medical history. Healthcare businesses are expected to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which outlines how data must be protected after it has been collected. But unfortunately, many healthcare […]

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October 16, 2017

Japan May Use E-Waste to Create 2020 Olympic Medals

In 2020, the Summer Olympics will head to Tokyo, Japan, where world-renowned athletes will battle to be named the best in gymnastics, swimming, diving, and more. If you’re planning on watching the games, make sure you get ready to pause the TV when the winners are announced for each sport. Why? The gold, silver, and […]

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October 9, 2017

Myths About Data Destruction

What do you know about data destruction? Businesses must plan for how to destroy the data stored on their electronic devices once the assets are no longer needed. Regrettably, many businesses do not understand the importance of planning for their data destruction, which leaves sensitive information at risk of being hacked. It’s possible that these […]

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September 19, 2017

Why E-Waste Legislation Isn’t Working

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing problem that isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. There is no current federal law that requires everyone in the U.S. to recycle their electronic devices, however each state is given the power to establish their own laws regulating e-waste. As of now, more than 20 states […]

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September 14, 2017

ERI’s John Shegerian Delivers Keynote and Leads Circular Economy Discussion at China International E-Waste Conference

John Shegerian, Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest IT asset disposition (ITAD) and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, delivered a rousing keynote presentation at the fifth annual China International E-Waste conference in Shanghai today.Shegerian shared his presentation, “Electronics Recycling & Management in the US,” to the international gathering […]

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September 13, 2017

ERI’s John Shegerian Calls Equifax Data Breach Class-Action Lawsuit ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last week’s announcement of a class-action lawsuit against credit reporting company Equifax after its recent massive data breach is a game changer that will likely open the door to thousands more lawsuits in similar situations, according to John Shegerian, Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the […]

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September 11, 2017

What Are The Top Data Destruction Methods?

Every business has a responsibility to protect the data that they collect and store—especially if it is highly sensitive information. Unfortunately, many companies make the mistake of getting rid of old IT assets and forgetting to protect the data that is stored on them. If the data is not properly destroyed, it could fall into […]

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