COMPUTER TRASH GROUNDS FOR LAWSUIT

Trouble began when a passer-by took the computers and retrieved client records and exploited them over the internet.

Legal fallout hits hard on the company that placed computers with private client records in the trash.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the owner and his business.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for negligence, invasion of privacy and breach of fiduciary duty.

The lawsuit says it should be certified as a class action because all the clients share similar issues, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; whether they had a system for maintaining the records; and whether they breached their duty of care to the clients.

What is "Proper" Data Destruction?

A quick internet search of "Proper Data Destruction" mentions; The U.S. Department of Defense Standard 5220.22-M as the "Final Authority" on proper data destruction.

Handling the data security processes internally requires vast resources and expertise to ensure suitable data destruction, IT asset disposal and PC security.

Who has the time to become familiar with?

One of the emerging leaders in this field is Scrapitout.com, available nationwide and just an email away www.scrapitout.com performs data destruction using proprietary software that complies with the U.S. Dept. of Defense Standard 5220.22-M.