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- Securely erase all data before selling or recycling your phone, tablet, or laptop. Simply deleting the data is often not enough because it only moves the information to a part of the computer that you do not see. You and others can still access it, leaving sensitive records and personal data at risk. Securely deleting ensures that no one can access your information. See See Secure Destruction for for more information.
- Do not leave your mobile devices unattended, even for a moment. Secure your laptop with cable locks and participate in Tufts Public Safety’s Operation Identification program, which engraves your property with your information, making it much harder for thieves to sell.
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