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Understanding PIPEDA and What It Means for Your Company
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 4:10 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction
Here in Canada, our individual data is protected under several privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act — also known as PIPEDA. Instated in 2020, PIPEDA is a federal privacy law that dictates how private-sector businesses handle personal information for the duration of their commercial activity. Commercial activity is defined as “any […]
Ineffective Data Destruction Methods You Should Avoid
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:49 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction
When laptops, cell phones, hard drives and tablets become obsolete — whether they’re broken, dated, or simply no longer required — disposing of them isn’t always a straightforward process. Unfortunately, merely throwing these devices into the e-recycling bin at your local depot, or manually erasing stored information yourself aren’t sufficient ways to protect you, your […]
How to Safely Destroy Old Cell Phones
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:14 pm, Posted by Absolute Destruction
If we asked you to show us your cell phone right now, would you feel comfortable doing it? If you’re like most people, this request would probably fill you with some trepidation. You’re most likely signed in to your social media accounts, and you’ve probably entered your credit card details for online shopping, banking, or […]
