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Effective ITAD Compliance

Regulatory compliance, especially in the ITAD industry, is a very vital component. I.T. asset disposition companies, including Lifespan, deal with valuable inventory for resale; data destruction and erasure of sensitive information; promote environmental stewardship through proper recycling of retired I.T. assets; comply with specific processes and protocols; adhere to health

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COVID-19 and the Global E-Waste Crisis

The once traditional office space has turned into a deserted area, as numerous employers have chosen to shift their employees to remote settings due to the impacts of COVID-19. With this shift, many have adapted to remote work environments—using their laptops, second screens and other technology from the comfort of

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Minimize E-Waste with the Right-to-Repair Movement

The Right-to-Repair movement is aimed to save consumers money while ensuring longer product lifespan and minimizing e-waste by eliminating planned obsolescence. By definition, “Right-to-Repair is a category of laws that require manufacturers of consumer electronics and other goods to build their products in a way that allows customers to repair

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Don’t Toss Your Tech: Recycle It!

Nowadays, many people around the globe carry electronic devices with them each day. Whether it be a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, we have constant digital access capabilities on a 24/7 basis. Electronic use has become more common in our daily lives and many individuals feel they need the latest technology

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Cybersecurity for Individuals and Organizations

For both individuals and organizations, considering all cybersecurity risks is important for guaranteeing protection against cybersecurity attacks. There are a few tips individuals can follow to prevent cyber-attacks. Individuals should stay up-to-date on the latest security updates for their internet-connected devices. This includes smartphones, laptops, tablets, outdoor video cameras, etc.

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COVID-19, Remote Work, and Effective ITAD

The Shifting Landscape of Work The impact of COVID-19 is wide ranging. As such, it has been affecting different industries across the globe. Not often discussed is the increase of e-waste. We’re already facing a dire e-waste problem. Enterprises shifting to remote work could exacerbate the issue. Companies are scrambling

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Raising Awareness of E-Waste

Lifespan is a global provider of ITAD. Which means we deal with the issue of e-waste on a regular basis. As a result, we’re happy to see that the third annual International E-Waste Day has gotten the most attention yet! Moreover, E-Waste affect us all and will likely become a

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The Morgan Stanley Breach

A Opportunity to Learn What we can learn from the Morgan Stanley data breach is that our past mistakes can have lasting effects. The cause of the breach was due to old equipment that was disposed of but not properly wiped. They did the right thing and notified their affected

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Data Security and Protecting Your Brand

Protect Your Data Protect Your Brand Lifespan can help you protect your brand by helping to protect your data. As we expand our digital lives, data security is quickly becoming a greater threat to many companies. A data breach can affect your customers in profound ways. It can lead to

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Are You Concerned About Your IT Security?

Cyber-attacks are a growing concern for many businesses. It’s a problem that’s becoming more hazardous as people are working from home. While you’re likely caught up with reviewing and upgrading your network security there are other areas of your business where data can be stolen. Criminals can be targeting not

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Microbes – a Greener Solution to E-waste

In our pursuit of the next cool gadget or newer, faster device we’re not always considering the impact that these habits can have on the environment. As we make room in our lives for these new products our obsolete devices needlessly end up in ever larger landfills. What we see

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