Data Sanitization, Part 1

Jonmichael Hands and Steve Mellings are both experts in data security and data sanitization. Jonmichael was one of the authors of the IEEE 2883-2022 Data Sanitization Standard and Steve is CEO of ADISA, the administrator of ADISA ICT Asset Recovery Standard, Version 8. In this episode of Ask the R2 Guru, Roger Greive engages these two experts in a lively discussion of the current state of data storage, security practices, new technologies in data storage/sanitization and how R2 facilities can stay up to date with the latest best practices in this area.

One of the most important documents for any R2 facility is their Data Sanitization Plan. In this episode of Ask The R2 Guru, we’re offering some advice on how to maintain that plan to keep up with changes in your internal operations, new data devices, and changes in technology such as the oncoming wave of devices from the Internet of Things.

Having just completed our 3-year transition to R2v3, we thought it would be a good time to look at the evolution of R2 from its origins to what it has become today with someone who was there from the beginning over a decade and a half ago. Mike Watson was the originator of the material that was the starting point in the creation of the R2 Standard, and he is our guest on this episode. From a conversation over coffee in Austin, Texas to an R2 Standard with over 1000 certified R2 Facilities in more than 40 countries, this is our story.

At SERI, we are more than halfway through the total number of transition audits to the R2v3 Standard. We’ve collected some of the most common nonconformances found during these audits. This podcast presents that list of nonconformances, with some suggestions on how your facility might better prepare for them.

Legal Compliance audits are one of three internal audits required in the R2 Standard. SERI’s R2 Director Mike Easterbrook and R2 Guru Roger Greive will explore the reasons why this internal audit can provide the key to linking an R2 facility’s operations, documentation and mission. There’s also information on audit trails and some hints on how to make your Compliance audit useful and successful.

In this episode of Ask The R2 Guru,  we interview Mike Easterbrook, SERI's new R2 Director, who draws upon more than 15 years of experience with electronics reuse and recycling in providing helpful information for R2 facilities as they become certified to the R2 Standard.

One of the three required internal audits for R2 facilities is for Data Security and Sanitization. Corey Dehmey, SERI’s Executive Director is our guest on this episode. He draws upon his 20 years’ of experience in the Information technology and data security industries to provide insight and suggestions on how R2 facilities can improve their internal audits in this crucial area.

As we continue our series on Building Your Internal Audit Program, R2 Guru Roger Greive interviews SERI's R2 Specialist Sarah Smart. Sarah uses her 20 years of auditing experience to explain the benefits of having a well-established internal audit process.

It's time for SERI’s R2 Guru to introduce you to SERI’s new training series:  Building Your Internal Audit Program. In this overview, we will cover Internal Auditor selection, scheduling your Internal Audits, how to create an Internal Audit plan, and why Internal Audits are so important as your facility prepares for R2v3 Certification.

Logical Data Sanitization is a complex process that requires software to manage and execute. In the first part of a multi-part series on data sanitization we'll begin with some technical details on logical sanitization along with a few suggestions on how R2 facilities can examine the advantages and disadvantages of different software products.