How to Decommission A Data Center
When it’s time for a data center to move to a new location, upgrade outdated equipment, or shut down, several concerns come up. First, there are laws requiring steps to be taken to ensure the security and privacy of clients and customers. Second, several states have laws in place that require electronics to be recycled […]
Data Security & Breaches – Why Hardware Security Is More Important Than Ever
It seems that news of another data security breach has taken place. Hardware security is one of the most important measures a company can take to prevent a breach. Hackers can breach a website, but some find it better to steal the hardware that so many vital files are stored on. These are some of […]
ERI’s John Shegerian Warns Corporations to Protect Data as SHIELD Act is Signed Into Law
Citing the New York state SHIELD Act that was recently signed into law, John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has warned of a rapidly shifting legal landscape for all businesses that manage customer data.The new legislation follows the GDPR trend […]
Sweden’s First GDPR Fine Goes to a High School Piloting Facial Recognition Attendance
A school in northern Sweden experimented with facial recognition as a system to document student attendance, and the Swedish Data Protection Authority (DPA) fined the municipality 200,000 SEK (about $20,699) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s the first time the country has been fined for violating the digital privacy violation, which began […]
E-Waste and Global Warming – Facts You Should Know
Whether you believe in global warming or not, we can all agree that being more sustainable, polluting less, and reusing more is good for the planet and those that inhabit it. Global warming and sustainability is something every person should find concerning. It’s not just a case of having temperatures that warmer than normal. Global warming is […]
What Happens to Electronics in Landfills?
What do you really know about e-waste? Each year, people upgrade their phones, computers, printers, tablets, and other electronic devices for a newer, faster technology. The old devices should be recycled, though not everyone does that. There was 44.7 million metric tons of e-waste in 2016. It’s estimated that only 20% of this is properly collected […]
John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, was a featured panelist last week at the City and State 2019 Protecting New York Summit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City.City & State’s Protecting New York Summit offered industry […]
ERI General Counsel Tyler Browning Featured in Vanguard Magazine
Vanguard Magazine, a publication focused on profiling leading in-house corporate attorneys doing innovative work, and the companies they represent, features ERI and its general counsel, Tyler Browning, in its current issue. ERI is the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.The issue features an in-depth interview with Browning and […]
Citing recent reports of privacy and security breaches through long-lifespan electronic devices, John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has warned that it’s crucially important to focus on even seemingly “innocent” electronics such as household appliances.In a recent Wall […]
Corporate Data Destruction – 5 Things to Look For
Corporate data destruction is extremely important to your business. You have clients, employees, and many other people trusting in you to keep their information safe. There are also state and federal laws that you must follow in order to ensure confidential data is not disclosed. The Federal Trade Commission’s Data Disposal Laws are present in close […]