Effectively Delete Your Files
by Neal Fisch in awareness, data cleanup, data security, personal security, security, tips 0
When you delete a file, depending on your operating system and your settings, the file may be transferred to your trash or recycle bin. This "holding area" essentially protects you from yourself - if you accidentally delete a file, you can easily restore it. Unfortunately, an unauthorized person may also be able to retrieve it. Do the files in your recycle bin include credit card information, passwords, medical, or other personal data? Does it contain sensitive corporate information?
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Empty your trash or recycle bin on a regular basis to ensure that deleted information stays deleted!
