GDPR & IT ASSET DISPOSAL

GDPR or General Data Protection Regulations is the EU-driven, beefed-up version of the Data Protection Act, that come into force May 2018. Complying with GDPR should be at the top of your priority action list.

All businesses that handle EU/UK personal data must be GDPR compliant, regardless of their location
Failure to comply can result in massive fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or £20 million, whichever is greatest. (Not forgetting the fallout from bad PR, damage to your reputation and ultimately, loss of customers)

How does it affect me?

Most businesses tend to think GDPR only refers to personal data used for marketing and sales purposes, but…

The GDPR definition of data processing is wide, and a major part of the GDPR includes the erasure and destruction of personal data

What does this mean for me?

Unwanted or redundant IT equipment such as PCs laptops, printers, mobile phones, servers, EPOS equipment, etc. need to be securely disposed of to ensure that any personal data held on those devices is completely destroyed.

Finding a company to dispose of your redundant equipment can mean you need to follow an in-depth and lengthy audit trail on that company and your disposed equipment

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

Blackmore Ricotech has been involved in data destruction and secure IT disposal for over 20 years. We ensure that all IT equipment is disposed of safely and securely within the guidelines laid down in the GDPR.

We audit so you don’t have to, providing you with certification as proof of compliance
We are one of only a handful of U.K. IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) companies to be ADISA accredited, achieving their highest level of certification (Distinction with Honours)
As an ICO accredited data processor we are qualified to handle and erase your data under the GDPR enabling you to meet your regulatory and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements

Call or email today to discuss how we can help you prepare for the GDPR.

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