The New Jersey Assembly has passed a bill that would require entities to adequately destroy data stored on digital copiers, scanners and fax machines prior to their disposal, Courier Post Online reports. In an attempt to combat identity theft, Bill A 1238 passed the New Jersey Assembly 51-28. Bill co-sponsor Herb Conway (D-Burlington) said, "There's a simple way to eliminate these risks, and we need to make sure it's instituted." Dan Benson (D-Mercer/Middlesex), another co-sponsor, added, "Given how often electronics are leased or resold these days, it's important that measures safeguarding against identity theft are put into place."
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