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Choosing the Right Data Destruction Method.
Not all media is destroyed the same way — degaussing does not work on SSD/flash. This technical guide helps you pick the correct method (degauss, crypto-erase, or physical destruction) via a decision tree and a media × method matrix, referencing NIST SP 800-88, IEEE 2883, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Built forIT, information security, asset management, and compliance teams
FormatPDF · 2 pages · Flowchart & matrix
PublishedJune 2026
What's inside
- Decision tree: media type → effective destruction method
- Media × method matrix (HDD, SSD, flash, tape, optical)
- Critical caveat: degaussing is ineffective on SSD/flash
- Standards reference: NIST SP 800-88, IEEE 2883, ISO/IEC 27001
- Link to UU PDP Articles 43 & 44 (erasure & destruction)
- Selection principles & why a destruction certificate matters
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