Data handling · Question 10 of 12

Why is degaussing unsuitable for SSDs?

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  • B SSDs do not store data magnetically but in flash cells

Explanation

A degausser destroys magnetic recordings on hard drives and tapes. Flash memory does not react to it. For SSDs, cryptographic erasure, vendor-specific erase commands or physical destruction are suitable.

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