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Re: Tape back up - secure erase.

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From: John Nagle
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 00:00

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"Popeye" <Steve@bysen.demon.co.uk> writes:
>My question is this : I am using the argument that even if I wipe these
>cartridges there is no way that I can be sure that it is impossible for any
>data to be recovered off of them.

>Is there any way that this will stand up in court. Personally I would prefer
>to crush the cassettes and shred the tapes to be sure but I could end up
>being charged for destroying the stores property.

     Get a "bulk eraser", which is an AC electromagnet with a handle,
and follow the attached directions.  Pro audio suppliers will have them.

					John Nagle

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Date: 1998/01/25
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