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Data-Erasure

/ˈdeɪtə ɪˈreɪʒər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of permanently removing data from storage devices to prevent unauthorized access.

    "Before selling the old computer, I performed data-erasure to ensure my personal information was not recoverable."
  2. 2

    A method or technique used to ensure that deleted data cannot be retrieved.

    "Data-erasure software is essential for businesses that handle sensitive information."

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The term 'data-erasure' combines 'data', derived from the Latin 'datum', meaning 'something given', and 'erasure', from the Latin 'erasure', meaning 'to rub out'. The concept evolved with the rise of digital technology, emphasizing the importance of securely deleting information to protect privacy.

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