University
computer workstations are used with an increased frequency for
the storage and transfer of confidential and potentially sensitive
data, such as social security numbers, financial
information, medical information, research results, and personnel
evaluations. In recognition of that fact, the University Computer and
Cathode Ray Tube Disposal policy has recently been revised to include
the following:
Any area wishing to dispose of a computer
(or other data storage equipment) must ensure that the data has been destroyed
in compliance with applicable standards and regulations prior to offering
the equipment for disposal.
The disposal of old workstations must be managed so that all of the information
once stored there is completely eliminated. Simple hard disk(s) formats
are insufficient, as someone with even a limited amount of technical knowledge
can recover that data with the right tools.
University IT recommends that all workstation hard disks be processed by specialized
software that destroys the data according to the Department of Defense
(DOD) specifications (http://www.defenselink.mil/c3i/org/sio/ia/diap/documents/ASD_HD_Disposition_memo060401.pdf)
before they are recycled, given or sold to others. There is never any
guarantee that the data will be completely unrecoverable, but the DOD
specifications are quite thorough.
We recommend the following disk cleaning software:
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