Bill Passes to Require Copier and Scanner Hard Drive Wipes to Prevent ID Theft


To prevent identity theft, the New Jersey legislature passed a bill (A-1238) that says copiers and scanners must have their memories erased or modified before they are recycled or resold. These machines store records digitally on them.

New Jersey lawmakers want copier hard drives wiped to prevent ID theft

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