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    Hipaa and hard drives from a medical clinic

    People throw around the word "certification" without understanding what they are talking about. There is no rule that says you need a special certification to destroy hard drives. You do need to follow HIPAA guidelines to destroy them though.


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    Quote Originally Posted by AuburnEwaste View Post
    People throw around the word "certification" without understanding what they are talking about. There is no rule that says you need a special certification to destroy hard drives. You do need to follow HIPAA guidelines to destroy them though.
    Yes, I have repeatedly read about the "certified"HIPPA facility requirement here on the forum. After hours of reading of HIPPA regulations I am convinced that the requiements of the customer's liability insurance company is the end all answer.

    This is my personal opinion on this subject and I would ask if someone REALLY knows what a HIPPA certified recycler is please share this information.

    By the way I currently do not have any medical related customers. Mike
    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    It seems logical that a person could take the board out of the hard drive and send the rest off to the crusher. Hard drive boards are what, $10 per pound. Would it be worth the trouble to get just the boards out? I will have to ask if my friend would be comfortable letting me take the boards out. Thanks for the replies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silverockdzl View Post
    Would it be worth the trouble to get just the boards out? I will have to ask if my friend would be comfortable letting me take the boards out.
    The answer to this question is the same every time its asked, "It's up to you".

    For me it is worth it but my life is very differient than your's. Mike

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