Data sanitization is the correct procedure for permanently removing data from a hard drive to prevent data breach or recovery by unauthorized individuals. Degaussing might not be effective on solid-state drives (SSDs), and reformatting does not necessarily remove all data. A factory reset is typically insufficient for guaranteeing the permanent removal of data.
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What are the different methods of data sanitization?
Why is data sanitization necessary before disposing of a hard drive?
What is the difference between data sanitization and data deletion?