Don't Spread This Holiday Cheer: How to Secure Your Leftover Technology

Don't Spread This Holiday Cheer: How to Secure Your Leftover Technology

With the annual tradition of exchanging gifts fast approaching, plenty of new tech will soon sit beneath the tree, while old devices are donated to thrift shops and other types of secondhand stores. However, security is a big concern here, as the research I conducted earlier in the year on accessing data on secondhand devices showed that many places do not take customer privacy and security seriously.


So, when you get your new gizmos and gadgets, how can you make sure your old tech is properly handled so people like me can’t access your personal data long after you’re done with a device? My gift to you this holiday season is a handful of tips on how to securely remove personal information from any device.


Back up any information you need


User experience plays a big role in consumers’ decision to buy a particular product, and one main desire is having all information shared across devices so it’s available anywhere, anytime. Because of that, backing up data is often an afterthought, but when you’re preparing to securely wipe your devices, you need to make sure you aren’t permanently erasing pictures of your loved ones or getting rid of that document you can’t live without.


Properly backing up your data is the first step when replacing your devices. Make sure you are doing regular backups of all important files and folders. With an Apple device, iCloud storage is a cheap and easy way to make sure all your files are backed up from your Macbook, iPad, and iPhone. More information on backing up your Apple device can be found on
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