USAID Ends Device Collection Policy for Former Employees

USAID Ends Device Collection Policy for Former Employees

USAID Ends Device Collection for Former Workers: What It Means for You Searching for why USAID former employees must now dispose of their own devices? You’re not alone. USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, recently announced it will no longer collect government-issued phones, laptops, or iPads from former staff. Instead, these devices will be remotely wiped and marked as "disposed," leaving the responsibility of physical disposal to individuals. This shift raises important questions about data security, environmental risks, and the broader implications for federal agency operations. If you're wondering how this affects data protection, e-waste regulations, or your responsibilities if you’re a former federal employee, here’s a full breakdown.     Image Credits : Getty Images Under the new directive, USAID will no longer retrieve electronic devices from departing employees. Instead, after a remote wipe to erase sensitive information, the equipment is consider…