Does your organization have a documented hardware disposal process that ensures secure, responsible, and auditable destruction or recycling of equipment?

Improper hardware disposal can lead to data breaches if storage media containing sensitive information is not properly sanitized before disposal. A comprehensive hardware disposal process should include data wiping/destruction procedures, environmentally responsible recycling, and documentation for chain of custody and final disposition of assets. Evidence could include a formal hardware disposal policy document, certificates of destruction from third-party disposal vendors, asset disposition logs showing the complete lifecycle tracking of hardware from acquisition to disposal, or audit reports verifying compliance with the disposal procedures.