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I'm worried about my data privacy! What guarantees can you give?
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The most secure way to protect your data in the context of a donation is to manage it yourself. This is what all of our corporate donors have done up to now. We receive devices which have been wiped with various types of software (Blancco, Kill Disk and BitRaser are most common). We are happy to receive devices with no operating system installed, and often receive devices from which the hard drive has been removed. If you are a
business or corporate who would rather outsource the data destruction process, we recommend Reconome and ReviveIT. We would be happy to make the introduction if you email info@screen-share.co.uk.​
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We do not accept devices holding personal data. This is in line with our privacy policy which you can read here.
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​If you are an individual and are not sure how to wipe your laptop, click here for instructions.
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Are you a registered charity?
Yes! As of November 2023, we are now a registered charity (Charity number: 1205408). Here we are on the Charity Commission website.
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The refugees we provide laptops for are known to and supported by a host of organisational partners of ours. We feel this is the most effective way to support our recipients, as our provision exists in the context of a holistic suite of support. We recognise that this approach means we don't reach those who are not supported by a specific organisation, and are looking to grow as an organisation so that we can.
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How can I refer someone to you? Can I self-refer?
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Screen Share is a voluntary initiative run by young people on a shoestring. We have a limited supply of tech and so only provide technology to refugees supported by organisations we have already partnered with. Please check our 'Need a Laptop' page for the latest information about our position on referrals. We are trying to grow as an organisation and increase the supply and turnover of devices.
Do you accept tablets and iPads?
Yes - unfortunately many families have no technology at all. While tablets aren’t laptops, they are useful, especially if they come with a keyboard! Similarly, we accept phones where suitable.
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I don't know whether my laptop is suitable!
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If you think it's too old, it probably is too old. If it says 'Celeron' or 'Pentium' anywhere, it's too old. If it says 'i3', 'i5' or even 'i7' then it's probably okay. If you're unsure just send us a picture and we'll let you know. And if it doesn't suit, we've created a directory for you to send it elsewhere (visit Donate Your Device)!
I don’t have a charger. Is this okay?
Chargers are really useful, but laptops without them are fine (as long as those laptops have recently shown some signs of life!)
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I don’t have a laptop but I’d like to make a donation. How can I do this?
Thank you! We are now taking donations and using the funds for laptop repairs. We are volunteers - not a penny goes anywhere else. Just click here!