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ITAD Guides and Resources.
Practical, sourced answers on data destruction, degaussing, certificates and the value of retired IT. Written for IT, admin and compliance teams.
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Chain of custody for IT assets
The nine handoffs to record and where chains usually break.
Learn moreProve data destruction for an audit
The ten documents in an evidence pack and how auditors test them.
Learn moreOnsite vs offsite data destruction
Which your batch needs, and what to check either way.
Learn moreBuyback vs recycling vs scrap
Five ways retired IT leaves the building, compared.
Learn moreData destruction method selector
Free tool: the right method for HDD, SSD, NVMe, phones and tape.
Learn moreDegaussing questions answered
Can a hard drive be used after degaussing? What cannot be degaussed? 20 answers.
Learn moreHow to choose a certified data destruction company
What certified means in India, what to ask, and the types of provider.
Learn moreWhat are old company laptops worth?
Real recovery ranges, a worked example and what moves the price.
Learn moreCertificate of destruction samples
Two annotated sample PDFs and when you need a certificate.
Learn moreWhat we buy
Brand and model guide for laptops, servers, networking and components.
Learn moreITAD glossary
Plain definitions of the terms used in IT asset disposal.
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More reading on the PrivAce blog, including why a factory reset is not data destruction, the office relocation IT disposal checklist and ITAD for banks and NBFCs.
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