DEGAUSSING AND DESTRUCTION
The only way to permanently erase your sensitive data is to degauss it. In a matter of seconds all data on electronic media can be completely sanitized.
What is Degaussing
Degaussing is accomplished by applying a strong enough magnetic field to reduce the media's remanent flux back to zero. During degaussing the magnetic media is passed through a powerful alternating magnetic field to rearrange the pattern of the magnetic particles, completely removing any resemblance to the previously recorded signal.
What are Degaussers
Degaussers are used for the complete erase / erasure of data and other signals permanently from magnetic media. Degaussing is used for security purposes in the military, as well as in the private sector. For security purposes, sensitive data is totally removed and/or the media is rendered totally obliterated. It is also proven to be cost effective, in environments enabling the media to be recycled, rather than discarded.
Why Degauss
Several laws now require organizations to comply with strict regulations to ensure that no personal data is left on discarded hard drives and other electronic media. Simply deleting files, using software overwrites, or physically damaging hard drives is insufficient because it leaves data forensically recoverable. The only way to permanently erase your sensitive data is to degauss it. In a matter of seconds all data on electronic media can be completely sanitized.
