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All Behaviours > SB046 Securely removes data from devices before decommissioning
SB046 Securely removes data from devices before decommissioning
Data should be securely removed from all devices (e.g. laptops and mobile phones) before they are decommissioned. This prevents data being recovered should devices be resold, recycled or disposed of insecurely.
Why is it important?
Devices store lots of data, much of which is sensitive. It's important therefore to remove all data before selling or giving a device away.
Priority Tier
Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.
Risk Mitigated
Data Theft
Data theft is the intentional stealing of data.
Further reading
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-wipe-your-phone-before-you-sell-it/
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/mobile-device-guidance/erasing-mobile-devices
https://www.cnet.com/deals/your-private-data-is-all-over-the-internet-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it/