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Data Security and Corporate Compliance
When disposing of IT assets, a company's reputation can be seriously compromised by careless or deceptive disposal of electronics and computers. Our audited processes provide peace of mind, accountability and assurance that our customers' privacy and corporate reputation remain intact and eliminates potential compliance risks associated with retired IT assets.
Sims takes seriously the issue of corporate compliance. Security systems, employee screening and certified processes at our facilities are designed to ensure accountability and a clearly defined chain of custody, protecting your data at every step of the way.
A variety of security methods are employed at Sims recycling centers, including:
- Immediate accounting and weigh-in of assets received at facility.
- Alarms and DVR supported camera systems throughout our plants and offices.
- Secured plant entrances and work areas.
- Strict visitor sign in and escort policies.
Access to Sims locations is controlled through employee access badges. Metal detectors are used to ensure data containing devices are not removed from our processing facilities. Additionally, Sims performs thorough background checks and drug screening on all of its employees prior to being hired and employ random drug screening when appropriate.
When disposing of IT assets, a company's reputation can be seriously compromised by careless or deceptive disposal of electronics and computers. Our audited processes provide peace of mind, accountability and assurance that our customers' privacy and corporate reputation remain intact and eliminates potential compliance risks associated with retired IT assets.
Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2) certification is a stringent set of requirements for electronics recyclers. This new standard is supported by major electronic OEM's, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), public interest groups, the US EPA, and US state and local governments. The standard includes requirements for environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices.
Sims' recycling plants operate to R2 standards. We are in the process of having all plants in North America R2 certified.
ISO 140001 is a standard for environmental management systems with the aim of reducing the environmental footprint of a business and to decreasing the pollution and waste a business produces. It exists to help organizations minimize how their operations negatively affect the environment.
OHSAS 18000 is an international occupational health and safety management system specification. Sims Recycling Solutions and our parent company Sims Metal Management are dedicated to providing safe workspaces for all of our employees, contractors, visitors, and surrounding communities. We have taken our highly regarded safety program to new levels with SimsMMway Safety, developed to integrate recognized elements of positive safety management into our work culture.
Sims commitment to ISO 9001 compliance assures customers that we have defined quality processes in place. ISO 9001 is an international quality management standard for defined processes, supported by detailed and adequate records, checking output for defects, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary. Sims regularly reviews individual processes and our quality system itself for effectiveness, thereby ensuring an environment that operates with a philosophy of continual improvement.
Contact us today to discuss any immediate IT asset disposal or data security needs.
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