Previously-owned hard disks are a prime source of patient records and other supposedly private information that falls under regulatory protection, according to a study commissioned by O&O Software. . . .
Previously-owned hard disks are a prime source of patient records and other supposedly private information that falls under regulatory protection, according to a study commissioned by O&O Software.

The study by the Berlin, Germany, company, called "Data, Data Everywhere," sampled 100 used hard disks and other data carriers that were purchased on eBay. The results showed that only 10% of the hard disks had been properly wiped with the help of software products. The rest contained private data, including scanned signatures and ID cards, legal powers of attorney, account access information, and PIN and access codes.

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