Without this pointer, the files will not appear on a directory listing of the diskette's files. This does not mean that the file was removed from the diskette. Fortunately, with foresight and appropriate planning, these situations can be avoided. Contractors must be aware of the importance of implementing appropriate sanitization policies and procedures. Binding contractual provisions to ensure the protection of the agency's information are often appropriate.
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If so, leased equipment used to process sensitive information should not be returned to the vendor unless the media is sanitized. Overwriting and degaussing are the methods recommended for disposition of sensitive automated information. Security officers should be consulted for appropriate guidance. Overwriting Overwriting is an effective method of clearing data from magnetic media. The number of times that media is overwritten depends on the level of sensitivity of the information.