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What is the best way to securely dispose of old electronic devices containing personal information?

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What is the best way to securely dispose of old electronic devices containing personal information?


  1. Backup data – Before disposing of an old device, it is important to backup any important data to ensure that it will not be lost when the device is discarded.
  2. Wipe all data -You should use a secure data wiping software to erase all of the data stored on the device. As an additional measure, you can physically destroy the internal storage device.
  3. Protection from tracking – To ensure that you device is not tracked after it is discarded, you should remove and destroy the battery.
  4. Proper disposal – The best way to discard an old electronic device is to take it to an authorised e-waste recycler.

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