[Dataloss] hard drive destruction

[blitz]

Generally, Im for recycling drives as much as possible, for not too 
many have the resources to access an electron microscope needed to 
see anything left over after a DOD approved wipe and rewrite scheme.
If it were National security, incineration is the only way, as you'd 
be dealing with entities with the time and money. PII theft is 
usually a crime of opportunity.
A DOD 5200.28 wipe should suffice.


At 09:32 8/16/2006, you wrote:
>Just wondering what the group feels is an adequate level of destruction
>for a hard drive that contains personal financial information . . .
>
>A. Using software to wipe the drive to DOD 5200.28 spec.
>
>B.  Cutting the platters in half (great big saw that essentially chops
>the drive into two pieces).
>
>C.  Drilling out the center of the platter with a 2" drill bit.
>
>D.  Hard drive degausser.
>
>E.  Other - please specify.
>
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