Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including new data security measures for a new year with ITAD, Oregon’s new Right-to-Repair law, what to look for in an ITAD provider in 2025, and how the battery disposal ban has expanded to New Hampshire.
New Year, New Data Security Measures with ITAD
In 2024, the industry saw many technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), which resulted in more stringent data protection laws. The start of a new year is an excellent time to re-evaluate data security methods and develop new strategies for protecting data in 2025. One thing to consider is data security after asset retirement. ITAD enterprises like HOBI offer data security services, including data erasure for retired IT assets, ensuring that data is safe even after assets are no longer in use.
Oregon Enacts New Right-to-Repair Law
The Right-to-Repair movement continues to sweep across the nation, with Oregon being the latest state to enact repair legislation. The movement began in 2012 when Massachusetts passed the “Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act,” which mandated that car manufacturers provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic tools and repair information as their dealership. This was the first successful implementation of a right-to-repair law in the United States, and several others have since adopted it.
ITAD in 2025: What to Look For in a Provider
Many changes are underway in the ITAD industry, and finding an ITAD provider who can navigate the new challenges is crucial. The most notable changes are the new Basel Amendments and technological advancements that have resulted in more stringent data security protocols. As the industry continues to evolve, here are a few things to remember when searching for an ITAD provider in the new year.
Battery Disposal Ban Expands to New Hampshire
Battery disposal has been a topic of discussion in the waste industry for years as an obstacle many companies face in IT asset disposition. Lithium-ion batteries especially pose issues for e-waste disposal and have been the source of many warehouse and house fires. Many states have enacted battery disposal laws to ensure they are disposed of properly, and New Hampshire recently passed their own.