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Disposal of Computers and Other Electronic Devices Standard

When computers and other electronic devices are replaced or discarded, it is necessary to minimize the risks of (1) exposing the data contained in memory to individuals who are not authorized to view it and (2) the software to those who are not licensed to use it. Computer equipment to be destroyed must be transferred to the Surplus Property department in UTSA Financial Affairs Office where procedures are in place to ensure proper handling.

The devices which are physically destroyed to ensure data security include computer hard drives, mobile/cellular phones, RAM device memory, device hard drives, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s) and digital storage media.

For information about the disposal program:

http://www.utsa.edu/financialaffairs/opguidelines/5.3.html, Section 3.
Effective Date:

November 22, 2010

Last Revision:

November 18, 2010

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