Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS), a global leader in IT asset disposition (ITAD), data center IT circularity and electronics recycling, proudly announces it has achieved System and Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1) and SOC 2 certifications. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to operational transparency, data privacy, and audit readiness for its clients.
These certifications validate the design and effectiveness of SLS’s internal controls over inventory processes (SOC 1) and its security, availability, and confidentiality practices (SOC 2).
“We pursued SOC certifications to give our clients more than just peace of mind – we wanted to give them proof,” said Sean Magann, chief commercial officer at SLS. “Our clients operate in highly regulated environments. They need partners who don’t just talk about compliance, they need partners who can demonstrate it. SOC 1 and SOC 2 certification is that demonstration.”
Why SOC Matters for Secondary Asset Reuse Programs
SOC reports are the gold standard for ensuring security and verifying that a service organization’s controls are not only well-designed but consistently executed. For data center and enterprise asset recovery programs, this means:
- Audit-ready documentation of every asset processed.
- Verified data destruction protocols aligned with privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Operational transparency across the entire chain of custody.
The SOC certifications ensure that all internal SLS procedures are not only robust but reliably followed across all global Circular Centers. This ensures that every asset sent to SLS is accounted for and all data is protected.
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About Sims Lifecycle Services
Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) provides solutions to extend the life of data center and enterprise IT assets, and the company recognizes the value in end-of-life electronics, components and materials. SLS works with hyperscale and cloud data centers to reuse and redeploy data center equipment. Fortune 500 companies are supported by SLS to navigate ongoing technology shifts by securely and responsibly managing the disposition of IT equipment and recycling of electronic products.
IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling services offered at SLS support the evolution of the electronics industry movement toward circularity. SLS clients benefit from data security, maximum IT value recovery, global compliance and sustainable IT use. As a responsible corporate citizen, and in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we continuously seek new ways to contribute to the circular economy.