Educational institutions collect and manage vast amounts of personal information. School records can include financial information, social security numbers, addresses, transcripts, disciplinary records, medical histories, and more, and in addition to personally identifiable information (PII) about students and their families, institutions also collect PII on employees, applicants, and alumni.

Protecting personal information and adhering to privacy legislation is a constant struggle. Due to the sensitivity of their records, educational institutions must have strict data security processes to protect PII records on assets in service as well as assets that are retired from service.

Secure processes supported by detailed tracking and reporting are an essential part of any IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) program. They ensure and prove that PII is properly protected and thoroughly destroyed.

Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services helps educational institutions meet the challenges of IT lifecycle management and secure data destruction. We offer a full range of secure ITAD and lifecycle support services that are tailored to meet the requirements of educational institutions — including onsite data destruction. We are also e-Stewards certified and adhere to the most stringent downstream processes for responsible electronic waste recycling, which contributes to school sustainability programs.

We offer the following capabilities: