What is hard drive degaussing and how does it work?

19 March 2020 00:00:00 EDT

There are some reliable and inexpensive ways to sanitise data securely, and above all, irrevocably. There are two possible methods that you can use for sanitising devices that you don’t plan on using...

10 March 2020 00:00:00 EDT

Tips for choosing an IT asset disposal service

Whether you are relocating, refreshing your IT estate or heading to the cloud – you will undoubtedly generate redundant IT hardware and as a result will need to ensure that you erase any residing...

03 March 2020 00:00:00 EST

Staying GDPR compliant when erasing data from company environments

The introduction of GDPR back in 2018 forced organisations to take a good hard look at their erasure policies. GDPR is more than just 'the right to be forgotten'; it also applies to the prevention of...

20 February 2020 00:00:00 EST

Keeping GDPR compliant: Why data erasure continues to matter

The introduction of GDPR in 2018 brought data destruction and erasure strategies to the forefront of corporate strategic thinking. The potential of punitive fines for non-compliance and...

13 February 2020 00:00:00 EST

What is the best data erasure method for my media type?

The Right Method for Data Erasure per Storage Medium – Data Sanitization Matching the Method to the Device & Verification Protecting sensitive electronic information requires more than just a strong...

28 January 2020 00:00:00 EST

How to wipe a phone to sell: An eBay checklist

Whether or not we choose to line up outside the Apple store every September for the latest iPhone launch, most of us nowadays replace our smartphones with some regularity. After all, it’s still...

23 January 2020 00:00:00 EST

What's the difference between data deletion and data erasure?

Deletion and erasure may sound the same, but these are two terms not to be confused. Data deletion leaves data recoverable, while data erasure is permanent; this is especially important for...

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