Data Disposition. If data destruction is required by the Agreement, the data must be destroyed using one or more of the following methods: Data stored on: Is destroyed by: Hard disks Using a “wipe” utility which will overwrite the data at least three (3) times using either random or single character data, or Degaussing sufficiently to ensure that the data cannot be reconstructed, or Physically destroying the disk , or Delete the data and physically and logically secure data storage systems that continue to be used for the storage of Confidential or Restricted information to prevent any future access to stored information. One or more of the preceding methods is performed before transfer or surplus of the systems or media containing the data. Paper documents with Confidential or Restricted information On-site shredding, pulping, or incineration, or Recycling through a contracted firm provided the Contract with the recycler is certified for the secure destruction of confidential information. Optical discs (e.g. CDs or DVDs) Incineration, shredding, or completely defacing the readable surface with a course abrasive. Magnetic tape Degaussing, incinerating or crosscut shredding. Removable media (e.g. floppies, USB flash drives, portable hard disks, Zip or similar disks) Using a “wipe” utility which will overwrite the data at least three (3) times using either random or single character data. Physically destroying the disk. Degaussing magnetic media sufficiently to ensure that the data cannot be reconstructed.
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Samples: Information Sharing Agreement, Sharing Agreement, Information Sharing Agreement
