If a storage device is inoperable or cannot be wiped using an approved tool, your remaining options include degaussing and drive destruction.Īdditionally, if a computer or mobile device is viable for reuse or resale, you should follow all guidelines at Departmental disposal of equipment at IU before it leaves your department. Before a department may redistribute, sell, or dispose of computing equipment to another entity, all data must be removed from the storage device(s) to comply with Disposal and Redistribution of University Property (FIN-PURCH-11).ĭepartments must choose and correctly use a tool that performs at least a one-pass wipe of the storage device.
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