{"id":42963,"date":"2020-01-17T17:32:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T09:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=42963"},"modified":"2024-08-04T04:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-03T20:33:19","slug":"safely-dispose-computer-and-portable-storage-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/technology\/safely-dispose-computer-and-portable-storage-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Safely Dispose Computer and Portable Storage Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

Safely Dispose Computer and Portable Storage Media – A Guide to Doing It Right<\/h2>\n

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Don\u2019t Leave Your Leftover Data Behind<\/h3>\n

\"SafelyDelete files are not always gone for good,<\/em> which is why you need to safely dispose computer and portable storage media the right way. Data can still reside in your memory cards and thumb drives. Yes, even after you\u2019ve hit that delete button. Sensitive documents and information could still linger unless you dispose of your devices in a safe and secure manner.<\/p>\n

Think of your storage devices like a library. When you \u201cdelete\u201d an item, what you\u2019re doing is removing the index of the book from the library\u2019s vast catalogue. That\u2019s it. The book (or file in this case) is still going to be there. Computer-savvy users with the right tools will still be able to successfully retrieve deleted content.<\/p>\n

Unless you safely dispose computer and portable storage media and completely and securely remove all traces of data, your information is at risk. Unfortunately, deleting or reformatting your devices won\u2019t cut it. Reformatting gives the illusion that the data is erased, but the truth is it can still be recovered.<\/p>\n

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What to Do Before Disposing of Your Devices?<\/h3>\n

There are basically three ways to effectively and permanently remove all traces of data on your storage devices:<\/p>\n