When retiring computers and other equipment care must be given to assure that any information saved on the equipment is securely erased or destroyed. Many devices, not just computers, have hard drives that may have sensitive data. To maintain security, it is extremely important that this data is erased. If you have any question about data on a device before surplussing, email askIT@albany.edu.
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Windows Computers
- Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have computer(s) that need to be surplussed.
- ITS will remove the hard drive and have it securely shredded.
- Fill out this Asset Management Form in order to have the computer removed from your inventory.
Apple Computers
- Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have computer(s) that need to be surplussed.
- ITS will securely erase the hard drive.
- Fill out this OEM Form in order to have the computer removed from your inventory.
Tablets and Phones
- Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have tablet(s) or phone(s) that need to be surplussed.
- ITS will take the tablets/phones and reset them to factory settings.
- The chipset/hard drive will be securely shredded.
- Fill out this OEM Form in order to have the phone/tablet removed from your inventory.
Printers
- Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have a printer(s) that needs to be surplussed.
- ITS will reset the printer to factory settings.
- Fill out this OEM Form in order to have the printer removed from your inventory.