Phillips Computer Solutions - Computer repairs, maintenance and website design in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Don't Just Scrap IT

Think before you throw out your old computer. What about all those personal documents, photographs etc - do you really want them to be accessible to somebody else? Don't become a victim of data theft and ensure that all your information is completely erased.

Just deleting files and emptying the recycle bin does not remove the data. You may have heard stories of computers that have been 'dumped' and then appeared abroad where bank details and other personal information has been recovered. Unfortunately data discovered like this can cause huge implications such as identity theft, fraud etc.

For your own sake it has to be worth ensuring all your data is completely removed. So if you are thinking of throwing your old computer (or even just an old hard drive) away, ad are concerned about privacy then give me a call - I can ensure all your data is completely removed. I may also be able to collect it from you and save you the hassle of disposal.

I'm sure you are aware of the potential dangers and consequences of computers being tipped and possibly consigned to landfill - they don't exactly rot very quickly! So think before you tip IT.