Data Sanitization
The process of deliberately and permanently destroying data on storage media so it cannot be recovered, using methods such as overwriting, degaussing, or physical destruction.
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What is Data Sanitization?
The process of deliberately and permanently destroying data on storage media so it cannot be recovered, using methods such as overwriting, degaussing, or physical destruction.
Why is Data Sanitization important for compliance?
Data Sanitization is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding data sanitization helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform covers this concept across 692 frameworks with 819,000+ control mappings.
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