Certified for Computer Data and Media Disposal
The Information Technology Security Office offers a training seminar for IT staff which teaches
- University policy on disposal of computer equipment and media
- Process and procedures to be followed when transfers or other dispositions occur
- Wiping guidelines
- Recommended tools
Departments with staff who are trained and certified to perform disk wiping/preparation for computer equipment and media:
| College/Unit | Department/Group |
| Athletics | Information Systems |
| College of Dentistry | Information Systems |
| College of Education | Information Systems |
| College of Engineering | Computer Support Services IIHR |
| College of Law | Information Systems |
| College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science CLAS Administration (Computer Support) Physics and Astronomy Psychology Research Public Policy Center Speech Pathology & Audiology |
| College of Nursing | Information Systems |
| College of Pharmacy | Information Systems |
| College of Public Health | Information Systems |
| Continuing Education | Information Systems |
| Finance and Operations | Information Management University Counseling Surplus Printing Services Facilities Management |
| Graduate College | Information Systems WiderNet |
| ITS | Campus Services CIO and IT Security Office Systems and Platforms Administration |
| Library | ISST - Information Systems |
| President | Equal Opportunity and Diversity University Relations |
| Provost/Undergraduate Education | Admissions Evaluation and Exam Services Registrar's Office Student Financial Aid |
| Student Services | IMU Information Systems University Housing |
| UI Foundation | Information Systems |
| University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | Division of Drug Information Health Care Information Systems Ophthalmology Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Program |
| VP Research | Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Hygienics Lab |
Links to other resources:
Best Practices and Resources for Secure Removal of Data:
http://cio.uiowa.edu/ITsecurity/bestprac/SecureRemovalofData.shtml
Policy on Computer Data and Media Disposal:
http://cio.uiowa.edu/policy/ComputerEquipmentDisposal.shtml
Training seminar slides:
http://cio.uiowa.edu/itsecurity/education/documents/DiskandMediaDisposalTraining.pdf