Data Erasure
/ˈdeɪtə ɪˈreɪʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of securely and permanently removing data from storage media to prevent recovery.
The company performed data erasure to comply with privacy regulations before disposing of old hard drives.
Forms
- data erasure
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Commentary
Data erasure should be distinguished from data deletion; erasure implies a method ensuring unrecoverability and often meets legal standards for data protection compliance.
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