Re: Secure disposal of old backup tapes

["Br. Kenneth Arnold" <bkarnold () CBU EDU>]

We purchased a media degausser from MDS to erase the data on the
tapes before disposing of them.  We verified that once a tape was
degaussed, the data we not readable.

At 11:42 AM 11/13/2006, you wrote:
> Hello
>
> We have a number of old backup tapes (200+) that need to be disposed.
> Of course, the tapes are unencrypted and many contained personally
> identifiable information.  I am wondering how other institutions are
> handling the disposal of old backup tapes.  Do you contract with a
> company for this type of service or do this in-house?  Any
> information or suggestions would appreciated.
>
> --
> Elizabeth Shannon
> Pittsburg State University
> 620-235-4085
> eshannon () pittstate edu

Brother Kenneth Arnold, FSC
Director of Network Systems
Christian Brothers University
Information Technology Services
(901) 321-4333