Awareness Campaign - Computer Security 101
Question 13:
Discarding old paper files, media [diskettes, CDs/DVDs, and flash drives] and computers in the garbage is a great idea:
Answer:
| A. | It is good for the environment. | |
| B. | It is secure from identity theft. | |
| C. | It helps recycle or reuse items. | |
 | D. | I would never throw any of those things in the trash! |
To dispose of important paper files, a cross-cut shredder works best. Some shredders will also destroy CDs, DVDs, and credit cards; check the manufacturer’s instructions to find out.
- To dispose of university-owned equipment, contact the ITS HelpDesk at 810-766-6804 or e-mail itshelpdesk@umflint.edu.
- For faculty- or student-owned equipment, follow the procedure at http://www.umich.edu/~ofa/PropDisp/html/compprocedure.html to securely wipe the hard drive. Then, according to http://www.cityofflint.com/sanitation/recycling.asp, the equipment can be disposed of at:
National Ctr. for Electronic Recycling
1801 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 239-5040
