What sort of penalties can companies face for improper ewaste disposal?
Companies can face a range of penalties on a state, national and global scale. For example, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act imposes criminal penalties of up to $1 million in fines and up to 10 years in prison. Other regulations include HIPAA, the Massachusetts Identity Theft Law, WEEE, Gramm-Leach Bliley, and scores of others. A reputable ITAD firm will understand the regulations affecting your organization and have controls in place to offer comprehensive liability protection.
