Data Destruction
Data Destruction: The removal of data from a storage medium.
Definition
The removal of data from a storage medium. Election officials should destruct all data on election systems before selling or disposing of the systems. Any election system that is to be destroyed should use a reputa- ble company and best practices for destruction, so that data cannot be obtained after it is no longer in the custody of the election official.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The removal of data from a storage medium. Election officials should destruct all data on election systems before selling or disposing of the systems. Any election system that is to be destroyed should use a reputable company and best practices for destruction, so that data cannot be obtained after it is no longer in the custody of the election official.