At Lexington Computer Recycling, we are proud to be NAID AAA Certified, and we like to share this fact as often as we can because it is one way we can show you our dedication to secure data management throughout its lifecycle. But what is NAID and what does this mean exactly?

Our team is here to discuss what NAID certification is and why it is important for us to share this important fact with you.

So What Is NAID Certification?

Founded in 1992, the National Association of Information Destruction (NAID) began as a trade organization for businesses that offered data destruction services. In the 2000s, they added a certification program to their offerings in order to standardize the best practices for secure data management and inform consumers of business that were following these state-of-the-art practices for securing, recording, and destroying data in an ethical manner.

In 2018, NAID and another leading industry organization, Professional Records and Information Services Management (PRISM), came together and formed a new organization called the International Secure Information Governance & Management Association, more commonly known as i-SIGMA. Among other services for data destruction businesses and record management companies, this new organization provides the same important certification for businesses like our team at Lexington Computer Recycling, that shows that we comply with the best requirements in the industry with regular auditing of our operations—this ensures your data’s secure handling and destruction.

Why Is Secure IT Asset Disposal Important?

Secure IT asset disposal ensures that all data contained within your old electronics, devices, or data storage units is properly destroyed. With identity theft and data breaches on the rise, individuals and businesses need to ensure that no data can be retrieved from their disposed assets. The NAID AAA certification means the disposal service meets high standards for ensuring data privacy.

These services also help in promoting environmental sustainability. Certified providers must follow environmentally responsible methods for disposal and recycling, minimizing the ecological footprint and ensuring that harmful materials are not released into the environment.

Secure IT asset disposal with a NAID AAA certified provider like Lexington Computer Recycling can protect a company's reputation. Data breaches resulting from the mishandling of IT asset disposal can result in serious reputational damage. A certified disposal process can prevent such events.

Given that old devices often contain sensitive information, secure disposal protects against the risks associated with data breaches. This is crucial not only for the protection of sensitive corporate information but also for preventing personal information from falling into the wrong hands.

Working with Lexington Computer Recycling

Working with Lexington Computer Recycling gives individuals and businesses in Kentucky and across the USA peace of mind, because you know that your IT assets are disposed of properly, that all risk is managed effectively, and we have taken the right steps to protect you or your client’s sensitive information.

The NAID AAA Certification requires regular audits and adherence to strict security practices. For clients, this means that we guarantee that our experienced team will handle your data with the utmost security.

Contact Us For Secure IT Asset Disposal

NAID AAA certified secure IT asset disposal is a critical aspect of modern data management and environmental responsibility. By choosing Lexington Computer Recycling, individuals and businesses can trust that we are adhering to the highest standards for privacy, compliance, and sustainability when you are looking to retiring your old electronics and devices.

We serve the entire United States and our local area near Lexington, Kentucky with drop-offs at our location at 240 Crossfield Drive, Versailles, KY 40383 or one of our satellite partners.

To learn more, call us at (859) 300-3599 or contact us online and schedule a time to meet with a member of our team. We look forward to working with you and providing you the secure IT asset disposal you need.