Btw, the whole measuring expansion via redshift, EM waves aren't affected by the expansion? Because expansion would be 3D (not 2D) and we and our devices would get "bigger" too, not experiencing any difference...
Edit: getting downvoted for questioning my understanding...
Ah no, they can't give it out because they aren't able to ensure that there's no sensible data on it.
Btw, how about donating them a tape-to-usb converter? Can they refuse it? With some "we can't ensure integrity and security of the device" mumbo jumbo?