ADISA IT Asset Recovery Standard 8.0 (EU)
The world’s most robust IT Asset Disposal standard
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- ITADs in the EU will have a certified standard to follow for data sanitisation and IT asset disposal, ensuring higher levels of data security and compliance with GDPR requirements.
- Businesses and consumers will have more confidence in the secure disposal and reuse of IT assets, knowing that certified companies meet stringent data protection standards.
- Companies certified to this standard will be better able to demonstrate GDPR compliance, potentially reducing the risk of data breaches and associated fines.
- Certified companies could use this certification as a competitive advantage, showcasing their commitment to data security and regulatory compliance.
What is ADISA IT Asset Recovery Standard 8.0 EU?
Applicable to all 27 member states, Standard 8.0 is an industry certification written specifically to assess and mitigate risk to data when organisations dispose of redundant equipment.
ADISA has been auditing this sector for over 10 years and this experience ensures we fully understand how to asses ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) from a risk perspective. Certification to Standard 8.0 builds assurance and confidence for you and your customers.
What is a EU GDPR Certification Scheme?
Standard 8.0 (EU) is currently under evaluation by the European Data Protection Board, and the UK version of this is already approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office, and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. When they approve the ADISA Standard 8.0 for the EU, it will mean that this standard becomes an officially recognised certification scheme under the EU GDPR framework.
What is a DIAL rating?
Data Impact Assurance Level is a part of the ADISA ICT Asset Recovery Standard 8.0. It ensures the data controller can specify risk treatments which are sufficient to meet their own specific requirements.
I’d like to monitor an ITAD
ADISA-certified members undergo regular audits to maintain their certified status; any issues can impact their certification. These audit reports are accessible to end users via the Monitor an ITAD service.