Chain of custody basics for IT asset disposition
March 18, 2026
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Good disposition reporting keeps the process credible long after the pickup truck has left the lot.
Record the intake list before anything is moved.
Keep handoffs visible so the team can follow the trail.
Match the processed list to the original inventory.
Store a final summary where the business can find it later.
Because security teams want proof, not just a verbal summary of what happened.
Yes. The process scales down well if the records remain simple and consistent.
The assets, the method used, the date, and the outcome are the most important pieces.
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