Secure Destruction and Disposal

Retiring computers and other equipment requires assurance that any saved information is erased and destroyed. Many devices–not just computers–have hard drives that may contain sensitive data. To maintain security and compliance with all laws and applicable policies, it is critical to assure that data is erased or the hard drive is shredded.

Learn how to surplus equipment properly, including items ordered through Sponsored Programs.

If you have questions about surplussing a device, contact the ITS Service Desk. In some cases, you may be referred to Asset Management.

Units with their own Technology Coordinator should contact that individual for assistance. See our page on Technology Coordinators - Surplussing -Shredding Hard Drives, Tablets, Phones for more information.

Related Articles:

• ITS Policy for University Owned Computers

• Windows 10/11 Upgrades FAQs

Policies and Related Documents

• Media Disposal, Destruction, and Redeployment

• Media Sanitization, Disposal, and Redeployment Procedures

• NIST Guidelines for Media Sanitization