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What is the main goal of secure data destruction?
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Data destruction is the process of destroying data stored on tapes, hard disks and other forms of electronic media so that it is completely unreadable and cannot be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes.
What are the 3 states of data?
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There are three basic states of data: data at rest, data in motion, and data in use. Below you will find brief descriptions of the three states of data as well as the kinds of encryption and security needed to protect it. Data at rest is a term that refers to data stored on a device or backup medium in any form.
Why is the Data Protection Act necessary?
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The Data Protection Act contains a set of principles that organisations, government and businesses have to adhere to in order to keep someone's data accurate, safe, secure and lawful. These principles ensure data is: Only used in specifically stated ways. Not stored for longer than necessary.