What are the transportation requirements in the R2 Standard?

Q: What are the requirements for transporting electronic equipment, components, and materials under the R2 Standard?

A: The R2 Standard requires certified facilities to ensure that all electronic equipment, components, and materials are transported securely and responsibly. Key requirements include:

1. Packaging: Items must be packaged appropriately to protect them from damage and to ensure data security during transport.
2. Tracking: When transporting equipment or components containing data, the R2 facility must implement defined security measures and track the shipment as appropriate for the sensitivity of the data and the requirements of the customers served.
3. Shipping Documentation: All shipping documentation, labeling, and import/export declarations must use accurate codes, descriptions, and required declarations consistent with regulatory requirements.
4. Transporter Qualifications: Transporters used by the R2 facility must meet all applicable legal requirements for transporting the electronic equipment, components, and materials.

Q: How should electronic equipment or components containing data be transported under the R2 Standard?

A: When transporting electronic equipment or components containing data, the R2 Standard requires additional security measures to be implemented:

1. Defined security measures must be in place, and transportation must be tracked as appropriate for the sensitivity of the data and the requirements of the customers served.
2. Contracts with the transporter must be enforced to ensure a level of service that conforms to the R2 Standard’s requirements.
3. Additional security controls must be used to conceal the package contents from public view and prevent unintended access during transportation.

These measures help to ensure the security and integrity of data-containing devices throughout the transportation process.