--- title: The IT Asset Disposal Blog (10) description: Read articles, news and opinion on IT asset disposal, computer equipment recycling & the safe disposal of redundant IT assets (10) --- [Get Quote](https://www.absoluteitad.com/contact-us) - - - - - - **Email:** [info@absoluteitad.com](mailto:info@absoluteitad.com) **Phone:** [01332 371 989](tel:01332371989) [![absolute-it-ad-logo](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/absolute-it-ad-logo.png?width=479&name=absolute-it-ad-logo.png "absolute-it-ad-logo")](https://www.absoluteitad.com/) - [Home](https://www.absoluteitad.com) - [About](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [About Us](https://www.absoluteitad.com/about-us) - [Reviews](https://www.absoluteitad.com/reviews) - [Careers](https://www.absoluteitad.com/careers) - [Licenses & Certificates](https://www.absoluteitad.com/licenses-certificates) - [IT Asset Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [IT Asset Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal) - [What is IT Asset Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/what-is-it-asset-disposal) - [How does IT asset disposal work?](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-does-it-asset-disposal-work) - [How does collection work?](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-does-collection-work) - [Computer Equipment Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/computer-equipment-disposal) - [Computer Recycling And Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/computer-recycling-and-disposal) - [How To Dispose Of Old Computers](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-to-dispose-of-old-computers) - [IT Equipment Recycling](https://www.absoluteitad.com/IT-equipment-recycling) - Secure Computer Recycling - [Sustainability](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [Sustainability](https://www.absoluteitad.com/sustainability) - [Environment](https://www.absoluteitad.com/environmental-policy) - [WEEE](https://www.absoluteitad.com/weee-directive-policy) - [Supply Chain](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [Supply Chain](https://www.absoluteitad.com/supply-chain) - [Office Relocation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/office-relocation) - [Secure Collection](https://www.absoluteitad.com/secure-collections) - [Returns Management](https://www.absoluteitad.com/returns-management) - [Asset Reporting](https://www.absoluteitad.com/asset-reporting) - [Data Sanitisation](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/#) - [Data Sanitisation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/data-sanitisation) - [How We Ensure Data Security](https://www.absoluteitad.com/how-we-ensure-data-security) - [Offsite Data Sanitisation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/offsite-data-sanitisation) - [Your Legal Responsibilities](https://www.absoluteitad.com/your-legal-responsibilities) - [Decommissioning](https://www.absoluteitad.com/decommissioning) - [Blog](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal) - [Contact](https://www.absoluteitad.com/contact-us) # The Absolute IT Asset Disposal Blog ## [The 6 Most Common Corporate Data Security Issues And How To Avoid Them](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/the-6-most-common-corporate-data-security-issues-and-how-to-avoid-them) 15 October,2018 |No Comments [![The 6 Most Common Corporate Data Security Issues And How To Avoid Them](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/The%206%20Most%20Common%20Corporate%20Data%20Security%20Issues%20And%20How%20To%20Avoid%20Them.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/the-6-most-common-corporate-data-security-issues-and-how-to-avoid-them) Many risk areas have been around since the dawn of computing, such as weak [password security](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/how-to-manage-password-security-in-the-workplace) or Trojan code in applications. They will always be with us. As new threats are emerging on a weekly or even daily basis, the complete list of vulnerabilities and attack vectors is already extremely long. [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/the-6-most-common-corporate-data-security-issues-and-how-to-avoid-them) ## [Should Small Businesses Be Concerned With Secure IT Asset Disposal? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/should-small-businesses-be-concerned-with-secure-it-asset-disposal-spoiler-alert-yes) 08 October,2018 |No Comments [![Should Small Businesses Be Concerned With Secure IT Asset Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Should%20Small%20Businesses%20Be%20Concerned%20With%20Secure%20IT%20Asset%20Disposal.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/should-small-businesses-be-concerned-with-secure-it-asset-disposal-spoiler-alert-yes) Every enterprise, regardless of size, has a duty of care to [protect sensitive data](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/computer-destruction-how-to-securely-destroy-sensitive-data) - especially customer personal data. Irrespective of regulatory concerns, reputational damage caused by leaked data is difficult to recover from. Immediate recovery actions are expensive too, as is strengthening security levels to prevent another breach. [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/should-small-businesses-be-concerned-with-secure-it-asset-disposal-spoiler-alert-yes) ## [What You Can Expect When Professionals Perform Your IT Asset Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-you-can-expect-when-professionals-perform-your-it-asset-disposal) 20 September,2018 |No Comments [![What You Can Expect When Professionals Perform Your IT Asset Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/What%20You%20Can%20Expect%20When%20Professionals%20Perform%20Your%20IT%20Asset%20Disposal.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-you-can-expect-when-professionals-perform-your-it-asset-disposal) The risks that are associated nowadays with [disposing of IT assets](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal) are far greater than they were just a few short years ago. Legislation surrounding data security and environmental issues carries very severe penalties for non-compliance. [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-you-can-expect-when-professionals-perform-your-it-asset-disposal) ## [What Do I Need To Know About IT Asset Disposal?](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-it-asset-disposal) 13 September,2018 |No Comments [![What Do I Need To Know About IT Asset Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/What%20Do%20I%20Need%20To%20Know%20About%20IT%20Asset%20Disposal.jpeg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-it-asset-disposal) It is a fact that every device in your organisation that stores data about people represents a potential risk to data security should it fall into the wrong hands and leak data that should have remained confidential. When it’s time to dispose of that asset, the potential risk increases greatly once the device leaves your control. [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-it-asset-disposal) ## [How To Ensure The Secure Disposal Of Assets](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/how-to-ensure-the-secure-disposal-of-assets) 07 September,2018 |No Comments [![How To Ensure The Secure Disposal Of Assets](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/How%20To%20Ensure%20The%20Secure%20Disposal%20Of%20Assets.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/how-to-ensure-the-secure-disposal-of-assets) Disposing of IT assets these days is all about robust risk management. With every passing year, the regulations governing data security cover a wider scope, such as dictating the geographic location in which personal data may or may not be stored, as well as defining exactly what constitutes personal data.  [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/how-to-ensure-the-secure-disposal-of-assets) ## [Why You Should Have An Asset Disposal Strategy](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-you-should-have-an-asset-disposal-strategy) 28 August,2018 |No Comments [![Why You Should Have An Asset Disposal Strategy](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Why%20You%20Should%20Have%20An%20Asset%20Disposal%20Strategy.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-you-should-have-an-asset-disposal-strategy) Developing a sound [asset disposal strategy](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal) delivers more benefits than simply dictating how to dispose of an asset. It reflects organised and thoughtful management as well as controlling several aspects surrounding end of life equipment, such as: [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/why-you-should-have-an-asset-disposal-strategy) ## [WEEE Regulations You Need To Consider When Disposing Of Assets](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/weee-regulations-you-need-to-consider-when-disposing-of-assets) 22 August,2018 |No Comment [![WEEE Regulations You Need To Consider When Disposing Of Assets](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/WEEE%20Regulations%20You%20Need%20To%20Consider%20When%20Disposing%20Of%20Assets.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/weee-regulations-you-need-to-consider-when-disposing-of-assets) Since 2007, the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment has been subject to a set of EU regulations known as the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive ([WEEE](https://www.absoluteitad.com/weee-directive-policy) Directive). [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/weee-regulations-you-need-to-consider-when-disposing-of-assets) ## [Disposal Of Used Company Computer Equipment - What You Need To Know](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/disposal-of-used-company-computer-equipment-what-you-need-to-know) 16 August,2018 |No Comments [![Disposal Of Used Company Computer Equipment - What You Need To Know](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Disposal%20Of%20Used%20Company%20Computer%20Equipment%20-%20What%20You%20Need%20To%20Know.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/disposal-of-used-company-computer-equipment-what-you-need-to-know) Like most electronic devices, IT equipment is mostly made up of metal, plastic and glass. All of these are commonly recycled. For example, roughly 80% of a smart phone can be recycled and the remainder disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The additional invisible component of many IT devices is, of course, data. It is important to dispose of the physical elements responsibly, with... [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/disposal-of-used-company-computer-equipment-what-you-need-to-know) ## [4 Risks Of Asset Disposal You Can Avoid](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/4-risks-of-asset-disposal-you-can-avoid) 10 August,2018 |No Comments [![4 Risks Of Asset Disposal You Can Avoid](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/4%20Risks%20Of%20Asset%20Disposal%20You%20Can%20Avoid.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/4-risks-of-asset-disposal-you-can-avoid) Disposing of IT assets is an exercise that is fraught with risks for the unwary. No longer is it feasible to simply donate equipment to even a local charity without first taking great care to follow best practice and ensure that there are zero repercussions for the donating organisation. [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/4-risks-of-asset-disposal-you-can-avoid) ## [A Simple Guide To Computer Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/a-simple-guide-to-computer-disposal) 26 July,2018 |No Comments [![A Simple Guide to Computer Disposal](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/A%20Simple%20Guide%20to%20Computer%20Disposal.jpg)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/a-simple-guide-to-computer-disposal) Computer disposal, also known as [IT asset disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal), simply means disposing of unwanted, obsolete, damaged or unserviceable equipment in a way that is: [Read More](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/a-simple-guide-to-computer-disposal) [< prev](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/page/9) [next >](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/page/11) ### Subscribe to Email Updates [![Dispose of Old IT Equipment](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1764394/9115ae3d-aade-4473-b262-b4f4ddc82938.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1764394/9115ae3d-aade-4473-b262-b4f4ddc82938) ### Follow Us ### Archives - [July 2019 (6)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/archive/2019/07) - [September 2019 (6)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/archive/2019/09) - [November 2016 (5)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/archive/2016/11) - [January 2017 (5)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/archive/2017/01) - [March 2017 (5)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/archive/2017/03) - [June 2017 (5)](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal/archive/2017/06) ### Most recent post Search this site on Google Search Google ![Blancco - certified data erasure software](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-1.jpg) ![accreditation 2](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-2.jpg) ![accreditation - ADISA](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-3.jpg) ![accreditation - EMB](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-4.jpg) ![accreditation - ACM](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-5.jpg) ![accreditation - Data Protection Act](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-6.jpg) ![accreditation - Environment Agency](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-7.jpg) ![accreditation - ICO](http://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/acred-8.jpg) ![Absolute IT logo](https://www.absoluteitad.com/catalog/view/theme/absoluteit/img/logo-footer.png) - - - - - - ## Menu - [About](https://www.absoluteitad.com/about-us) - [IT Asset Disposal](https://www.absoluteitad.com/it-asset-disposal) - [Sustainability](https://www.absoluteitad.com/sustainability) - [Supply Chain](https://www.absoluteitad.com/supply-chain) - [Data Sanitisation](https://www.absoluteitad.com/data-sanitisation) - [Blog](https://blog.absoluteitad.com/asset-disposal) - [Contact](https://www.absoluteitad.com/contact-us) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.absoluteitad.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.absoluteitad.com/terms-and-conditions) ## Address **Absolute IT Asset Disposals Ltd** Parker Centre, Parker Industrial Estate, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4SZ **Tel:** 01332 371 989 **Email:** [info@absoluteitad.com](mailto:info@absoluteitad.com) ©2026 Absolute IT Asset Disposal Ltd. 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