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Follow on Google News | The importance of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) accreditations and certificationsIT Asset Disposition (ITAD) is becoming a business-critical process and of utmost importance for business leaders.
By: Xperien CEO Wale Arewa ITAD is a good example of third-party technology risk. Whilst a regulation breach may occur downstream at a third-party ITAD service provider, the company is still jointly liable. Third-party risk must be addressed and one needs to consider local and global standards and regulations that are relevant to the ITAD industry. Some standards and regulations are industry-specific whilst others are more general and focus on environmental compliance and quality assurance. Businesses add a layer of certainty and assurance to their ITAD programme when appointing an accredited ITAD or e-Waste provider. A well-defined data destruction strategy should be a part of every company's data destruction policy and if any third-party service providers are to be appointed, it is important that they are accredited and certified. Here is a guideline of some essential ITAD certifications and accreditations: ITAD specific certifications 1. ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS): Companies use this standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. The service certified must be ITAD specific. 2. R2v3: This certification is a voluntary sustainability standard that certifies responsible electronics processors. IT Asset Managers partnering with ITAD companies with R2v3-certified infrastructure can have increased confidence that their sensitive data is destroyed, that electronics with residual value will be reused, and that their assets won't end up in a landfill or in a dumping ground halfway around the world. 3. e-Stewards: 4. ADISA's IT Asset Recovery Certification: 5. NAID AAA Certification: Industry standards and certifications ensure that certified ITAD companies and recyclers are accredited by third-party auditor and certifying bodies to safely dispose of and recycle IT assets according to global norms. For more info about Xperien (www.xperien.com) End
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