This manual focuses on disposal of IT assets. In some cases, IT assets may contain
confidential information, especially where they include some storage medium.
The CBRE global Information Asset protection policy (which came into effect on 02
November 2010) states that disposal of confidential information may be
accomplished through the shredding of paper media, erasing of magnetic data, or by
delivery to a bonded salvage company, which will provide a written Certificate of
Destruction or comparable document. Disposal of customer or vendor information
may have specific requirements due to contractual agreements. Policy 5.2.2
Disposal of Computer Equipment further states other specific requirements.
Ensure that customer or vendor information is disposed according to those
agreements.