Learning from Failure: Data Destruction Disasters and How to Avoid Them
The Importance of Data Destruction and the Consequences of Failure In today’s digital age, data is one of the most valuable assets of any organization. However, when it’s no longer needed, it becomes a liability that must be properly disposed of. Data destruction is the process of securely erasing or disposing of sensitive information to prevent unauthorized access. Failure to do so can have severe consequences, including data breaches, identity theft, and reputational damage. According to a report by IBM, the average cost of a data breach is around $3.86 million. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most notable data destruction failures and the lessons that can be learned from them. ...