What is IT asset disposition (ITAD)?

IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the secure end-of-life process for retired technology such as laptops, servers, hard drives, and mobile devices. An ITAD program covers asset inventory, certified data destruction, chain-of-custody tracking, environmentally responsible recycling or resale, and documentation in the form of a Certificate of Destruction. Done right, ITAD protects sensitive data, keeps electronics out of landfills, and supports compliance with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-88. Learn more about what IT asset disposition is.