What is Information Governance “Information governance is a holistic approach to managing corporate information by implementing processes, roles, controls and metrics that treat information as a valuable business asset,” (Scott Robinson, Tech Target, 2021). Although information governance is not specific to the ITAD world, it is still a vital component of information security and governance. …
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Sustainable IT Practices
There are several benefits associated with embracing sustainable IT practices within a business. However, “going green” is not considered the same thing as sustainability, as it is more associated with an organization’s holistic approach and capabilities. “Despite the many benefits of sustainable IT, organizations are paying little attention to the carbon footprint of their IT …
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 and safety standards. Executing regulatory …
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 their products without having to …
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Stay Secure with Remote Work
As the world has transitioned to remote work settings due to the impacts of COVID-19, many have equipped their home offices with the technological tools needed to complete the necessary day-to-day tasks required for their job roles. According to Gartner, remote work is here and here to stay. With this perspective, employees and businesses must …
