File destruction

Definitions

The process of permanently erasing or rendering digital data unrecoverable from a storage medium.

The physical act of destroying documents or records, typically through shredding or incineration, to ensure confidentiality.

Examples

The company implemented a strict policy for secure file destruction to protect sensitive client information.

After the audit was completed, the IT department oversaw the permanent file destruction of all outdated records.

Synonyms

Document shredding Data deletion Information disposal Record purging File erasure

Antonyms

Data preservation Document archiving Information retention Record maintenance File storage