Is it possible to dispose of old cell phone data safely?

Company service managers are concerned about the disposal of old company phones safely and responsibly. The main concern would be data security, protection of sensitive information and whether it can dispose of the cell phone data safely. Mobile Device Management (MDM) software can assist companies with employee authentication and access highly sensitive data remotely. Should the company phone get stolen, lost or an employee leaves, they can wipe the data remotely. This makes it possible for all sensitive data to be removed from company devices before disposal. Definition of MDM: “Mobile device management is the software-based management of mobile communication devices such as laptops, smart-phones, and tablets in a corporate context.”

How to ensure secure phone disposal?

You can’t just throw out your old phone without it being hazardous to the environment. Old phones have nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries containing heavy metals like zinc, copper and cobalt, and lead and arsenic circuit boards, all toxic materials for our environment. Therefore, companies would rather consider donating, selling, or looking into a secure phone disposal method that is more sustainable. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is strict with hazardous waste laws that are improperly managed and pose a serious hazard to our environment and human health.

How does Everphone ensure secure phone disposal?

With Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), you can rest assured that Everphone takes care of all your smartphones and tablets. That also means we know how to dispose of old cell phones safely. Should devices be returned to us, whether your company's private phone contract agreement ended or faults have been reported, we will safely delete and wipe all data from the smartphone.

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