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Which method ensures the greatest security when erasing data that is no longer needed, according to the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner?
Suggested Answer: B
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35 comments · newest first
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Gerald
10 months ago
Totally agree, crosscut is the way to go!
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Deonna
10 months ago
Definitely strip-shredding for paper copies!
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Wayne
11 months ago
I thought deleting files was enough?
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Billy
11 months ago
Really? Reformatting isn’t secure?
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Carisa
11 months ago
Crosscut shredding is the best for paper!
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Sanda
11 months ago
I’m confused about the electronic options. Deleting files seems too easy, but I can't recall if reformatting is considered secure enough.
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Lynelle
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think crosscut shredding was mentioned as a best practice for paper data.
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Tegan
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like reformatting USBs isn’t enough. I might lean towards one of the shredding options.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
I think I remember something about shredding being more secure than just deleting files. Maybe it's crosscut shredding?
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Isabelle
1 year ago
Reformatting USB devices could work, but I think crosscut shredding is probably the most thorough and secure way to erase physical copies of data. That's my best guess for the answer.
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Dick
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know shredding is important for data security, but I'm not sure if strip-shredding or crosscut shredding is considered the best method. I'll have to review the information carefully.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here. Crosscut shredding seems like the most secure way to erase physical copies of data, so I'm leaning towards that. But I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Wava
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. Deleting electronic files could be an option, but I'm not sure if that's considered the most secure method.
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Bambi
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - crosscut shredding paper copies of data.
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Lynelle
1 year ago
I agree with My, deleting electronic files is the best option as it ensures data cannot be recovered.
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My
1 year ago
I think C) Deleting electronic files containing data is the most secure method.
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Annice
1 year ago
I don't know, I just nuke the entire server farm. Gotta keep that data secure, am I right?
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Maile
1 year ago
C) Deleting electronic files containing data.
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Kimberely
1 year ago
B) Crosscut shredding paper copies of data.
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Anglea
1 year ago
A) Strip-shredding paper copies of data.
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Donte
1 year ago
Back in my day, we just burned the whole darn thing. None of this fancy 'reformatting' business. Get off my lawn, ya darn kids!
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Elfriede
1 year ago
C) Deleting electronic files containing data.
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Sarah
1 year ago
B) Crosscut shredding paper copies of data.
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Carin
1 year ago
A) Strip-shredding paper copies of data.
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Brandee
2 years ago
C. Deleting files? Pfft, anyone can recover that. If you really want to be secure, go with the shredder!
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Maia
1 year ago
C) Deleting electronic files containing data.
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Gene
1 year ago
B) Crosscut shredding paper copies of data.
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Audra
1 year ago
A) Strip-shredding paper copies of data.
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Joana
2 years ago
I'd say D. Reformatting USB devices is the most thorough way to erase data. You can't be too careful these days.
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Lynette
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the best method is B) Crosscut shredding paper copies of data.
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Sherrell
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Strip-shredding paper copies of data.
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Vanna
2 years ago
Definitely B. Crosscut shredding is the way to go for maximum security. I don't trust anything less than that.
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Jeannetta
1 year ago
Deleting electronic files might not be secure enough, so I would go with crosscut shredding.
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Markus
1 year ago
I think strip-shredding is also pretty secure, but crosscut shredding is definitely the best.
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Chauncey
1 year ago
I agree, crosscut shredding is definitely the most secure method.