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Field notes, guides and opinion on data destruction, WEEE recycling, and giving business technology a second life.
Backup Tape Destruction: A UK Guide to Destroying LTO Data Tapes Securely
Old LTO and DAT backup tapes hold years of company data. Here is how UK businesses destroy them properly, what the law expects, and how to get it done free of charge.
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Free IT Recycling in London: How It Actually Works (and Why It's Free)
Free IT recycling sounds too good to be true. Here is the business model behind it, what a London collection involves, and the questions to ask any provider before you hand over equipment.
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NIST 800-88 Explained: What Data Sanitisation Really Means for UK Businesses
Clear, Purge and Destroy — what the three NIST 800-88 sanitisation levels actually mean, when each is appropriate, and why 'we wiped it' is not a compliance answer.
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IT Donations for Charities and Schools: How UK Organisations Get Refurbished Equipment
Refurbished laptops and desktops can transform a small charity's capacity. Here is how the donation process works, what you can realistically expect, and how to apply.
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How to Dispose of Old Computers: A UK Guide for Businesses
A practical guide to disposing of old computers securely and legally in the UK — covering data destruction to NIST 800-88, WEEE recycling and free collection.
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