Degaussing a hard drive can be done in a few minutes with a degausser on site. For those not already familiar with the term, degaussing is the process of erasing the data on a hard drive. A degausser creates an electromagnetic field that distorts or destroys any data stored on a hard drive. If the data being erased from the hard drive is sensitive, then a degausser is necessary to completely destroy it.
The hard drive degaussing device is a modern and affordable way to remove data from a hard drive. The process is simple and easy, and the best part is that you do not have to send away your hard drives or dispose of them in an inappropriate manner. The process takes only about 10 minutes, and it even includes a low-humidity gas purge.
With an increasing number of companies storing data in the cloud, there are still many times when you’ll need to deal with a hard drive. However, according to an article on Computer World, it’s not necessary to send these drives back to the manufacturer for degaussing after wiping them. The article explains that degaussers are expensive and time consuming to send away for service.
