Skipping IT Retrieval? Get Ready for Data Breaches, Fines & Toxic Fallout

When businesses retire laptops and other IT equipment, what happens next can mean the difference between staying protected — or facing serious risks.  Proper retrieval and disposal of IT assets is no longer just best practice — it’s a regulatory and environmental obligation.

Data security is the first critical reason.  Even outdated devices can hold sensitive company, customer, or employee information.  Laws like HIPAA, GDPR, and state-specific data privacy regulations require companies to properly handle and dispose of this data.  Failing to retrieve and securely process retired IT equipment can lead to fines, lawsuits, and loss of trust.

Environmental responsibility is the second.  Discarded IT assets contribute heavily to the global e-waste crisis, with over 62 million metric tons of electronic waste generated worldwide in 2022 alone — and that number is expected to reach 82 million by 2030*. Improperly disposed devices can leak hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium into the soil and water, causing long-term damage to ecosystems and communities.

This is why secure IT retrieval is critical — even if you plan to retire the equipment instead of redeploying it.  Our services ensure that devices are properly returned to be securely wiped, recycled, or disposed of.

Protect your company. Protect the environment. Stay compliant.

Partner with My IT Retrieval to safely close the chapter on your retired IT equipment — the right way.

Source:

-          United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) - Global e-Waste Monitor 2024