Identify first
Beyond disks and memory cards, check for devices retaining accounts, configurations or internal information. Ask someone familiar with the original system.
RESOURCES & PREPARATION
Do not overlook data-bearing items.
Establish equipment identity and data responsibility separately before transfer.
PROJECT NOTES
What to prepare.
Agree the handling method
Retention, erasure and destruction are different actions. An authorised person decides the method, responsible party and verification required.
Then plan the handover
List devices, media and the agreed handling status separately. Do not send passwords or original business data in an ordinary enquiry.
Take the checklist with you.
A plain-text template for an email or your existing working notes.
LET’S TALK
Start with a clear list.
Tell us the material, quantity and condition. Then we can discuss what comes next.