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Compliance with data privacy regulations—such as HIPAA, GLBA, and PCI—applies across the entire information lifecycle, from data collection to final disposal.
Secure data destruction is a critical aspect of maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive personal information. Businesses, healthcare providers, and government agencies share a fundamental responsibility to ensure the complete and secure eradication of confidential data from digital media during equipment retirement or disposal.
As regulatory oversight intensifies, noncompliance with data privacy laws can result in severe repercussions, including government investigations, enforcement actions, and substantial financial penalties. To mitigate these risks, organizations must establish and follow comprehensive procedures for the secure destruction of customer and patient PHI when disposing of or decommissioning computer systems.
HIPPA
The HIPAA Security Rule defines national standards for protecting individuals’ Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI) managed by covered entities. It requires the implementation of comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of EPHI throughout its entire lifecycle.
EPA-Compliant
Laptop Assets Recycling adheres to EPA-compliant standards, emphasizing environmentally responsible handling, recycling, and disposal of electronic waste in full alignment with applicable federal regulations and guidelines. The company is dedicated to minimizing environmental impact, promoting sustainable materials recovery, and ensuring that all e-waste is processed safely, securely, and in compliance with national environmental standards.
PCI/DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) was developed to enhance the protection of cardholder information and strengthen security for card issuers. It requires merchants to comply with established minimum security standards whenever cardholder data is stored, processed, or transmitted, thereby mitigating the risk of data breaches and fraudulent activity.
NIST 800-88
NIST Special Publication 800-88 provides comprehensive guidance to help organizations make informed media sanitization decisions based on the sensitivity and confidentiality of their data. It defines media sanitization as a process—such as hard drive shredding—that renders digital media permanently unusable and ensures the data cannot be recovered through any practical means.
NSA
Laptop Assets Recycling complies with NSA data and document destruction standards to ensure the secure handling of classified and highly sensitive information. Utilizing processes aligned with NSA/CSS specifications, the company delivers hard drive and media destruction services that make data permanently irretrievable, providing clients with the highest levels of security, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
At Houston United Computer, we provide secure data destruction, device refurbishment, and responsible e-waste recycling as distinct but related services. Secure data destruction permanently removes sensitive information to protect privacy and ensure compliance. Device refurbishment restores electronics for reuse, extending their life and reducing waste. Responsible e-waste recycling processes unusable devices to recover materials and minimize landfill impact. These services work together to deliver strong data security, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence that define Houston United Computer as a leader in sustainable IT asset disposition and electronics recycling.
Our Certifications
Laptop Assets Recycling is fully certified to international standards, following strict protocols for electronics recycling, IT asset disposition, secure data destruction, sustainability, and employee safety. These certifications reflect our commitment to compliance, transparency, and responsible e-waste management.
Secure Data Destruction Compliance
