Introduction: Die, Data, Die

Data: the absolute lifeblood of any organization. But, improperly erased, it becomes a compliance, security, and efficiency nightmare. What can you do about it? Dimitri, an IT professional, shows one super-dramatic approach in our headline video above. But if you don’t want to follow in his footsteps, Blancco offers a better way.

Explore the truths and myths surrounding data destruction. Then, embrace a new generation of software-powered data erasure that truly delivers on key business needs—including being sensitive to the planet.

Physical Destruction Problems: The Big Four

From the 4,500 Eiffel Towers’ worth of e-waste created in 2023 to the 15 Encyclopedia Britannicas that can remain on a 1mm device shred, physical destruction presents some worrying problems we must all know and act on.

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Data erasure insights

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Why Drive & Device Destruction is Flawed

Data Sanitization Climbs ‘Slope of Enlightenment’ on Gartner Hype Cycle

Drive Destruction vs. Data Erasure: Which Data Disposal Method is Most Secure?

Costs of End-of-Life Data: Are We Doing Enough to Combat Excess Data & E-Waste?

Privacy for Sale: Data Security Risks in the Secondhand IT Asset Marketplace

Blancco Data Erasure Solution Overview

Technology Recycling vs. Reuse

Examples Show the Need for Enterprise Data Erasure

A Comprehensive List of Data Wiping & Erasure Standards

Automating Data Sanitization: Increasing Compliance, Data Protection & Value with Less Effort