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Secure IT Asset Disposal, GDPR & Sustainable Tech.
Expert Insights on Secure IT Asset Disposal and Sustainable Tech.
Explore articles on secure IT disposal, GDPR compliance, and sustainable tech solutions from the team at Tec Hut.
Welcome to the Tec Hut Blog — your hub for helpful articles designed to keep your business secure, compliant, and sustainable. Whether you’re managing tech disposal, planning a GDPR compliant process, or looking to reduce your environmental footprint, we’ve got practical insights tailored to IT managers, procurement teams, and business leaders.
Refurbished IT: What It Is, How It Works, and When It Makes Sense
By Darren Price |
Not every IT upgrade needs to mean brand‑new kit. With the cost of new hardware rising, longer lead times becoming the norm, and more pressure on budgets, many organisations are taking a closer look at refurbished IT — not as a compromise, but as a practical, secure alternative. This article explains what refurbished IT […]
Read More Secure IT Asset Disposal | Protect Data & Reduce E-Waste
By Darren Price |
When it comes to secure IT asset disposal, many businesses focus on the new hardware and forget about the old. A quick factory reset and throwing devices in a skip might feel convenient, but it’s also one of the easiest ways to invite trouble. Improper IT asset disposal can lead to data breaches, costly GDPR […]
Read More GDPR vs WEEE: What’s the Difference in IT Disposal?
By Darren Price |
When it comes to disposing of IT equipment, it’s easy to focus on getting devices out the door and off your books. But if your old hardware holds sensitive data or isn’t recycled properly, you could be leaving your business vulnerable to fines, reputational damage, and unnecessary risk. Two of the most important regulations in […]
Read More When to Dispose of IT Equipment and Why It Matters
By Darren Price |
Knowing when to dispose of IT equipment is a critical part of managing risk, maintaining productivity, and protecting your organisation’s data. As devices age, they don’t just slow down. They can become costly to maintain, harder to secure, and more likely to fall short of data protection requirements such as GDPR. Many businesses delay […]
Read More GDPR IT Asset Disposal: Stay Compliant and Protect Data
By Darren Price |
GDPR IT asset disposal is an essential part of data protection that many businesses overlook. Improper IT disposal might seem like a minor oversight but under GDPR, it can quickly become a serious compliance issue. Many businesses assume that deleting files or resetting devices is enough. In reality, data is often still recoverable without the […]
Read More GDPR Compliant Paper Shredding: How to Stay Secure
By Darren Price |
In a digital-first world, it’s easy to assume printed paperwork is no longer a risk. But many businesses still handle sensitive documents daily, making GDPR compliant paper shredding an essential part of any secure data disposal process. Whether it’s contracts, HR files, or patient records, paper documents must be destroyed properly to stay compliant and […]
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