remote wipe

Faraway data deletion

Remote wipe is the ability to erase data from a device—typically a phone, tablet, or laptop—from a distance, usually over the internet.

Organizations use it to protect sensitive information when devices are lost or stolen: IT performed a remote wipe on his laptop after he reported it missing.

Most mobile operating systems offer remote wipe as a built-in security feature.

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Data stored away from source

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