Data erasure, also known as data clearing, data wiping, or data destruction, is a software-based method that completely overwrites electronic data. This process targets hard disk drives and other digital media, using zeros and ones to overwrite every sector of the device. As a result, the data becomes unrecoverable, achieving complete data sanitization.
At PTS Corp, we understand that data erasure is essential for the refurbishment of mobile phones, tablets, and computers. We utilize a wide range of advanced data erasure tools to ensure complete data removal, regardless of the device type or technology involved.
Effective data clear solutions software should allow for the selection of specific standards tailored to your unique needs. Additionally, it must verify that the overwriting method has successfully removed data across the entire device.
Importantly, permanent erasure exceeds basic file deletion commands. While standard deletion only removes pointers to data sectors, it leaves the data recoverable using common software tools. In contrast, data clearing retains the operability of the storage medium while removing all information, unlike degaussing or physical destruction methods.
New implementations of flash memory, such as solid-state drives or USB flash drives, may pose challenges for data erasure techniques, potentially allowing residual data to remain recoverable.
At PTS Corp, we provide permanent, DOD-level data sanitation, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations. We also issue a signed, tamper-proof Certificate of Erasure to validate our processes. With the capacity to process hundreds of thousands of units each month, PTS Corp is your ideal partner for computer and mobile device processing.
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