Data Handling Tips
CAUTION: Don't forget to delete those email attachments and empty the Recycle Bin after deleting sensitive files
HOT TIP: Run one of the secure delete tools from the toolbox located on the resources page after deleting sensitive files and before discarding hard drives
DELETING FILES SECURELY |
DESTROYING DOCUMENTS & CD/DVDs
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ARCHIVING TO FILESERVER OR LIBRARY |
| Securely Delete Using Eraser |
During Data Cleanup, Recycling will accept boxes of sensitive or Confidential documents that need to be securely destroyed. If you have 10 boxes or more they will pick them up by December 21 if you call by December 14 for during the early participant phase.
If you have 1 - 9 boxes of sensitive or confidential documents you can drop them off at the Solid Waste Management & Recycling department on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
If your building has the secured/locked GT Recycling bins, you can use them for small amount of documents. The bins will be picked up during the regular scheduled pickup cycle during the event. |
To Archive to the Library
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| Securely Delete Using S_Delete for Windows |
Non-sensitive documents, magazines, brochure etc. should be discarded using the blue recycling bins located in your building.
When shredding, use a plastic bag to collect the shredded material and toss the entire bag in the blue GT Recycling bins.
The last pickup of the year for regular recycling is December 19. |
To archive to the Department fileserver just copy or move your files from your hard drive, DVD, or CD.
DO NOT store credit card data on the file servers. |
| Securely Delete Using S_Delete for Mac |
Recycling does not handle CD's and DVDs.
CDs and DVDs containing sensitive data should be shredded with crosscut shredders, bagged, and discarded in a regular trash can. |
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| To Search for Sensitive Data use Spider software. |
More Recycling Links and Information |
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