Glossary
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Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF)
Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF) is a waste treatment site that has been officially approved to handle and treat waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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ChromeOS Flex
ChromeOS Flex is a free, cloud-first operating system from Google designed to extend the life of existing Windows PCs and Macs by replacing their original operating systems.
CloudReady
CloudReady is a software solution that transforms existing PCs and Macs into devices that run the Chrome OS operating system.
Central processing unit (CPU)
Central processing unit (CPU) is also called a central processor, main processor, or just processor, is the primary processor in a given computer.
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Date Protection Impact Assessment
Date Protection Impact Assessment is an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data.
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that sets strict guidelines for how organisations can collect, process, and use personal data from individuals within the EU.
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IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) service
IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) service is a process that organisations use to responsibly manage and dispose of their outdated or unwanted IT equipment.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Information and Communications Technology covers all technical means used to handle information and aid communication.
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MiFi dongles
MiFI dongles are compact, wireless devices, usually a little smaller than a smartphone, that create a local Wi-Fi signal you can use on the go.
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NIST 800-88 Standard for Media Sanitisation
NIST 800-88 Standard for Media Sanitisation provides a methodical approach to erasing data from electronic storage media, ensuring its irretrievability.
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OS eligibility
OS eligibility refers to meeting the minimum Operating System (OS) requirements to run a specific operating system on a computer
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PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing)
PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is a process that checks the safety of portable electrical equipment to ensure it’s safe to use.
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) is the temporary memory bank where your computer stores data it needs to retrieve quickly.
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Social tariffs
Social tariffs are discounted rates offered on services like broadband, mobile, and even water, specifically for low-income households or individuals receiving state benefits.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is a specialist part of the waste and recycling industry and refers to electrical and electronic devices that are discarded.