We all know by now that our computers, laptops, servers and mobile phones all contain personal data. Heck, it’s part of the reasons we love them so much – having everything linked together is very convenient for the types of lives we lead. And because we know the risks involved with holding that data on those devices, we take steps to make sure that data...
If you’ve ever watched the hit TV show ‘Breaking Bad’, you’ll already know that yes, technically it is possible to destroy the data on a hard drive with a magnet. But you will also know that the magnetic force required to do will also destroy pretty much everything else around it – including the computer itself. ...
The new General Data Protection Regulation has been in place for a little while now, but many businesses have been left unsure about what to do with the IT equipment that they no longer need, or that has come to the end of its useful life now that the new legislation is in place. In this piece, we’ll explain a little about GDPR and help...
If you’ve come here via our website, then you might have noticed us talking about our ADISA certification (with distinction). It’s something we’re very proud of at Charterhouse Muller, and we work hard to keep our high level of accreditation every year. But what is ADISA, and why should it matter to you if we are accredited or not? What Is ADISA? ADISA is an industry accreditation...
WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It’s an EU Directive that was first brought in in 2007...
In a world of Data Protection, GDPR and data thieves, making sure your IT devices are handled properly has never been more important. More people than ever are aware of what can happen to data that falls into the wrong hands, and the cybersecurity and data destruction industries have been seeing the results. Secure IT disposal is now at the top of every business...
It’s common enough knowledge now that if you’re going to sell, recycle or even destroy a computer, you need to wipe the hard drive. Hard drives contain mountains of sensitive, confidential data that some not-so-trustworthy people are desperate to get their hands on. It’s so important in fact that it’s part of our law. GDPR tells us that as a company you have a responsibility...
What do we do? This is often the first question we ask strangers and companies we have never heard of. On the surface, it seems like an innocuous query, one we ask each other every day, a servile four-word nicety we utter so we have something—anything—to talk about. The majority of the answers are boring, formulaic replies we have standing by at the ready, prepped for...
When change is necessary, not to change can be a disaster. We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we were…..and for those familiar with the old CHM website you will know what we are talking about! Welcome to the new Charterhouse Muller website, offering you a full range of features, services and most importantly, contact information with instant replies. Designed with simplicity in...
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