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BitRaser 3 minute read

How To Destroy Your Data In An Eco-Friendly Manner

Updated on September 11th, 2018
Jyoti Prakash
Written By
Jyoti Prakash
Rohit Arora
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Rohit Arora

In this advanced digital era, electronic devices, be it a smartphone, laptop, desktop, tapes, storage devices, copiers, or tablets, etc. have become a part of our day-to-day lives. With hands on the latest Operating systems and technology around the corner, and excess of economic electronic devices, the most common question that runs in our mind is —What to do with old IT Assets that are worn?

We use them for a considerable length of time until they give away. Then we dispose them of However, as they contain confidential information, we have to ensure that they are thoroughly erased so that it does not fall into wrong hands.

hard-drive-eraser

Above all, you also need to ensure that the disposing of is environment-friendly.  The reason being, it will help keep the environment free from e-waste contamination.

Let us now delve into the IT Asset destruction methods in detail —

  • Sledgehammering
    • A manual method of destroying the IT asset(s)
    • Helps in data destruction using drive sledgehammer or any other type Bends, breaks, and crushes the device
    • Ensures zero recovery

No doubt, it is a simple method to dispose of but is not eco-friendly. The reason being it produces the large chunks of metal residue.

Verdict:

It should be used in scenarios when the device has reached its end and cannot be used further.  The reason being, it makes the device useless.

  • Degaussing
    • Finely tuned magnets with strong magnetic field
    • Effective means of data destruction
    • Ensures data destruction in wholesale from various drives
    • Neutralizes magnetized particles alignment
    • Destroys the stored data magnetic signature
    • Perfect for high-security data destruction

Another simple method that destroys the data but does not physically damage the device. Thereby, the device can be reused.

Verdict

Luckily, this method is eco-friendly in nature. It simply erases the data and leaves no room for recovery.  However, it is a bit costly, hence not suitable for a single unit.

  • Overwriting
    • Impressive data erasure and destruction process
    • Simply overwrite each sector of the device several times
    • Leaves no scope for recovery

This process is bit lengthy and costly. However, do ensure that you use the right approach of data erasure tool that ensures data destruction by overwriting.

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Verdict

Fortunately, it is also in compliance with the environment and certainly ensures completes data destruction. But, it is a bit on the expensive side, thereby, not an ideal option for a single drive.

Indeed, the above-stated methods ensure data destruction but are not without their disadvantages. No doubt, Degaussing, and Overwriting are eco-friendly, but still, they are expensive. So, if you are looking forward to a method that is low on the budget and eco-friendly both at the same time, then this alternative solution is the best bet for you.

An Alternative Solution—BitRaser: A Perfect Metaphor of Eco-Friendly manner and Budgetary Constraints

Coming from the house of leading experts, Stellar Data Recovery, having over 23+ years in this particular niche, the BitRaser is a perfect brew of form and functionality. This eco-friendly method of data erasure and data destruction caters to internal as well as external corporate audit requirements along with traceable reporting.

Using this effective data erasure professional tool, you can quickly perform stand-alone data erasure and high-speed bulk data erasure, and that too, in an environmentally friendly manner.

Why Choose BitRaser?

  • Ensures erasure from 32 drives at a go
  • Ease of use
  • Intuitive GUI
  • Promises Data integrity
  • Reduces total operational costs
  • Secure custody chain
  • Does not hamper Operating System files
  • Can be used with laptops, PCs, or external devices
  • Adheres to 17 globally recognized data erasure standards
  • Display progress with each and every process-step via log reports
  • Provides erasure certificates for confirmation
  • Leaves no scope for recovery

This privacy safeguard software is automated and free from manual intervention. Using this software, you can easily destroy your data without any risk in an eco-friendly manner.

What You Gain by Choosing Stellar BitRaser Solution?

  • You gain trustworthiness and uniformity from scratch to end-of-life of IT assets
  • You get guarantee that your critical information is safe and secure i.e. not compromised in any form
  • You get assurance that it is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, not in a hazardous way

Conclusion

The sure-shot solution—BitRaser not only helps in safe and eco-friendly data erasure, but, also assist in fast, easy and reliable data destruction. With hands on this software, you can easily assure that there is no data compromise. Now, that you are aware of the best practices to Destroy your Data in an Eco-Friendly manner, you can use it to bid goodbye to all your data loss and compromise apprehensions.

About The Author

Jyoti Prakash

Problem solver and Data recovery specialist. Usually share informative articles on data recovery, database corruption and ways to recover lost data.

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10 comments

  1. Carl Madrin says:
    December 28, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Yes to save our mother earth, everyone should pay more stress on Reuse, Reduce & Recycle. BitRaser is a good option to begin with.

    Reply
    1. Manish Bhickta says:
      December 28, 2017 at 10:46 am

      Hello Carl

      We really appreciate your thoughts. Eagerly looks for your feedback towards the software.

      Reply
  2. Larinda Cole says:
    October 30, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Dear Team,

    Since, it was my first working experience with BitRaser for file software. Please guide the erasure steps.

    Reply
    1. Manish Bhickta says:
      October 30, 2017 at 11:11 am

      Hello Larinda,

      To erase selected volume, files and folders:

      1. Run BitRaser for File application.
      2. Click Erase Now tab from left pane of the screen. All the connected or mapped drives consisting of
      available files and folders are displayed in a tree hierarchy as illustrated below:
      3. Select the Volume, in case you want to erase the full volume. Else, click on the nodes [+] to expand
      and navigate deeper to visit the required files or folders.
      4. Check/Uncheck the files or folders in the tree to select/deselect them for erasure.
      5. Click Erase Now button to start the erasure process

      Reply
  3. Joseph Aieta says:
    September 29, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Does the software support DoD 5220.22-M erasure algorithm?

    Reply
    1. Manish Bhickta says:
      September 29, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Hello Joseph,

      Yes, BitRaser supports this US Department of Defense (DoD 5220.22-M) erasure algorithm having 3 passes. In fact, it was the most favored used algorithm.

      Reply
  4. Brian Grey says:
    August 29, 2017 at 10:07 am

    All of us need to lay more emphases on recycling and reusing. In our society, we plan to use our available resources judiciously and BitRaser is a nice concept for hard drives and storages devices. Good to know about this Eco-friendly tool.

    Reply
    1. Jyoti Prakash says:
      August 29, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Hello Brian,

      Your thoughts are really appreciable.
      Please try this software whenever to require and share your valuable feedback with us.

      Reply
  5. Pauline Hovey says:
    July 28, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Yes, I also agree with the author. Today or tomorrow we need to switch to some sustainable way of data destruction and I personally believe, BitRaser is nice initiate in this way. Go Green.

    Reply
    1. Jyoti Prakash says:
      July 31, 2017 at 4:46 am

      Hello Pauline,

      We really appreciate your thoughts and your vision for future.

      Reply

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