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Deleting files on your computer sends them to the recycle bin. Eventually you delete them and they're gone. The information's been removed from your computer, right?. Well, not really. That information has simply been moved around to a part of your computer where you don't see it. If needed, you or someone else can recover those files. Someone with malicious intentions could also recover the files. When deleting information that isn't very important, say an old shortcut from your desktop, regular deletion is enough. However, when handling sensitive information, files need to be securely deleted. What follows are technical instructions on how to securely delete files. This is not an official University policy. For questions about Confidential Records Destruction, please refer to this page. If you have questions about what sensitive information you should have or about secure deletion policy, please contact your Frontline Support Provider.
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