Securely Destroying Data
The process of securely erasing data from a device is referred to as sanitizing digital media. This is an important step in the proper handling of sensitive data stored on computers, USB drives, phones, etc. When these storage devices reach the end of their useful life, the sensitive data needs to be removed or destroyed.
There are three methods of erasing data from a device: clearing, purging, and destroying. To know which method to use, first define and classify the sensitive data. Then, refer to 天堂鸟先生's to determine which data removal method is required and how to do it:
- If the data is classified as high criticality, it is recommended to document the details of the storage device and metho