Monday, May 12th
How to properly dispose of electronic devices
Do you have unused electronics collecting dust? Perhaps it is time for digital spring cleaning. Since 2015, New York state law has required the recycling of virtually all electronics with fines starting at $100 per incident. For personal electronics, you can securely recycle digital devices free of charge through the IT Equipment Recovery Program. The UR Tech Store provides a list of equipment eligible for recycling and different recycling options. When ready, you can either request a pickup or drop off electronics at the UR Tech Store’s Med Center location, Room G-7220B, between 9 and 4 p.m.
If you are ready to part with university-owned or managed devices, contact your local IT support organization. Review this video on “Need to Know Proper Disposal”. Before disposing of personal devices, follow Apple and Google’s steps on factory resetting and wiping the devices.
Monday, May 19th
Go the Paperless Route
Keep your identity safe by shredding documents containing personal information like bank statements, pay stubs, and canceled checks. Recycling or throwing away these treasure troves for identity thieves is not enough to protect valuable information. IT Security offers this tip: if you ditch those mail statements and go paperless with your accounts, you can protect your information, save paper, and save on potential hidden fees. Iron Mountain totes are in locations around campus for any work-related documents you are looking to securely recycle.
Monday, May 26th
Use Credit Bureau Tools to Protect Yourself
You can leverage Credit Bureau tools such as Fraud Alert and Credit Freeze to prevent unauthorized credit account access and identity theft. Fraud Alert ensures businesses check with you before opening new accounts in your name. A Credit Freeze prevents businesses from accessing your credit information altogether. Learn more about these tools and how to use them on the Federal Trade Commission’s Website.