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Overseeing an organization\u2019s IT assets is one of the core responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). For these professionals, it\u2019s critical to manage not only how IT assets are handled internally, but also what happens to them once they\u2019re ready to be redistributed or recycled. The most important priority in this process is safeguarding the organization\u2019s sensitive information by ensuring any threat of data leaks is mitigated.<\/p>\n

Data breaches can devastate organizations by exposing thousands or even millions of users\u2019 private information, or sensitive data about the company itself. From patient data in healthcare to banking information in the financial sector, no industry is immune to the risk of data leaks. While hacking continues to be the most common cause of data breaches<\/a>, unauthorized use and human error continue to be main causes. Should anyone in the organization mistakenly place any data-bearing device in the wrong hands\u2014including at the end of the assets\u2019 lifespan\u2014it introduces serious risk.<\/p>\n

Aside from preventing potential data breaches and the aftermath that ensues, CIOs may also be tasked with overseeing compliance with data security regulations. For instance, according to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada<\/a>, an organization cannot simply throw away personal information. When it comes to electronic copies of customer data, the equipment storing the information should be managed in one of three ways<\/a>:<\/p>\n