SECURE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING

Electronic devices hold a wealth of information about the user. This data is remarkably easy to access when it falls into the wrong hands. Potential liability exists when an entity fails to properly handle devices within its control. By disposing of devices improperly, you risk publicly exposing your guests’ and company’s sensitive or confidential data.

In 2014, the 911 Cell Phone Bank created the DATA-SECURE program which helps lost-and-found departments safely and securely dispose of the electronic devices in their possession. By utilizing third-party verification software, we guarantee complete data-erasure of all electronic devices according to the DOD NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 guidelines. Erasure is compliant with all data privacy regulations and guidelines including ISO 27001 and ISO 27040.

SECURE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING

Electronic devices hold a wealth of information about the user. This data is remarkably easy to access when it falls into the wrong hands. Potential liability exists when an entity fails to properly handle devices within its control. By disposing of devices improperly, you risk publicly exposing your guests’ and company’s sensitive or confidential data.

In 2014, the 911 Cell Phone Bank created the DATA-SECURE program which helps lost-and-found departments safely and securely dispose of the electronic devices in their possession. By utilizing third-party verification software, we guarantee complete data-erasure of all electronic devices according to the DOD NIST 800-88 Rev. 1 guidelines. Erasure is compliant with all data privacy regulations and guidelines including ISO 27001 and ISO 27040.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • 38% of users don’t password protect their devices.
  • 54% of users send or receive intimate content on their devices.
  • 45% of users have stored intimate content they have received.
  • 20% of teenagers have sent or posted intimate content using their devices.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • 38% of users don’t password protect their devices.
  • 54% of users send or receive intimate content on their devices.
  • 45% of users have stored intimate content they have received.
  • 20% of teenagers have sent or posted intimate content using their devices.

FACTORY RESET ISSUES

Did you know? A factory reset on a device does not permanently delete personal data, nor will it prevent a potential data breach. On a test conducted on 100 second-hand factory-reset Android devices, 19% had recoverable data, with 10% containing information such as text messages and call logs from the previous owner. One phone contained sensitive corporate data.

By failing to dispose of these devices properly, a company can unintentionally expose their guests to a data breach. They can also be held liable for the total cost of the breach if the customers identity was stolen because the lost electronic device was not disposed of properly.

FACTORY RESET ISSUES

Did you know? A factory reset on a device does not permanently delete personal data, nor will it prevent a potential data breach. On a test conducted on 100 second-hand factory-reset Android devices, 19% had recoverable data, with 10% containing information such as text messages and call logs from the previous owner. One phone contained sensitive corporate data.

By failing to dispose of these devices properly, a company can unintentionally expose their guests to a data breach. They can also be held liable for the total cost of the breach if the customers identity was stolen because the lost electronic device was not disposed of properly.

SECURE ERASURE

  • The 911 Cell Phone Bank guarantees secure data erasure of devices. We utilize state-of-the-art data-clearing software, and erasure is documented internally. The software is certified to provide data erasure to the latest DOD 5220.22-M standards and is continually being updated as advances are made in the technology for clearing these devices. We check to confirm data erasure at least three times during processing. Items that are damaged or unusable are securely disposed of through an ISO 14001 R2 certified recycler.
  • We follow a very thorough inspection process when we receive a device. First, we record the electronic serial number of each item if available. We then inspect the device for damage and usability. Items that are damaged or unusable are securely disposed of through an ISO 14001 R2 certified recycler. Items that are not damaged are checked against several device status databases to ensure the device has not been reported as stolen. If the device is clear, we inspect it for cosmetic damage that may affect usability. If a device is deemed unusable because of cosmetic damage it is securely disposed of. If the device passes the cosmetic inspection, we fully test its functionality and remove all data.

SECURE ERASURE

  • The 911 Cell Phone Bank guarantees secure data erasure of devices. We utilize state-of-the-art data-clearing software, and erasure is documented internally. The software is certified to provide data erasure to the latest DOD 5220.22-M standards and is continually being updated as advances are made in the technology for clearing these devices. We check to confirm data erasure at least three times during processing. Items that are damaged or unusable are securely disposed of through an ISO 14001 R2 certified recycler.
  • We follow a very thorough inspection process when we receive a device. First, we record the electronic serial number of each item if available. We then inspect the device for damage and usability. Items that are damaged or unusable are securely disposed of through an ISO 14001 R2 certified recycler. Items that are not damaged are checked against several device status databases to ensure the device has not been reported as stolen. If the device is clear, we inspect it for cosmetic damage that may affect usability. If a device is deemed unusable because of cosmetic damage it is securely disposed of. If the device passes the cosmetic inspection, we fully test its functionality and remove all data.