When devices leave your organization (whether they’re sold, reassigned, or recycled), are you certain the data they once held is truly gone? Many assume a factory reset or file deletion is enough. Unfortunately, it’s not. That’s why Certus has released a whitepaper: “The Importance of Data Erasure”,  a must-read for any organization that handles sensitive data.

What You’ll Learn in This Whitepaper

This report cuts through the noise and explains exactly what data erasure is — and what it isn’t. Inside, you’ll discover:

• A clear explanation of the two industry-approved erasure techniques
• The compliance frameworks every organization should know (GDPR, NIST, IEEE, HIPAA)
• How to implement a repeatable, certified erasure process across your organization
• Why erasure verification matters just as much as the erasure itself

Who Should Read It?

Whether you work in IT, compliance, data security, or asset management, this whitepaper is a must-read. Every organization that stores personal, business, or financial data needs to take erasure seriously. From governments and hospitals to tech companies and schools, any organization with data-bearing devices must ensure they’re wiped properly, especially when devices are reused, sold, or decommissioned.

The Cost of Getting It Wrong

In 2024 alone, GDPR fines reached €1.2 billion. Beyond penalties, data that isn’t securely erased puts your customers, employees, and reputation at risk. With 90% of the world’s data generated in just the last two years, secure disposal is no longer a secondary concern; it’s a business imperative.

How Certus Helps

Certus Erasure makes certified data wiping easy, verifiable, and automated. Our technology has already erased data from 350+ million devices worldwide, helping organizations stay compliant and secure.