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Do I really need to degauss my old hard drives?
Here on the blog, we often talk about the global data security standards from organisations like NIST and the NSA. These guys recommend a simple

Are hardware data breaches really a thing in 2021?
Cast your mind back to 2008. The financial crisis is in full swing, but that doesn’t stop tech-hungry consumers clamouring for the new iPhone. But






A quick guide to secure data standards
If your business handles personal data, then congratulations: you’re just like everyone else! Yes, we all deal in data, whether that’s confidential customer details or

Take the hassle out of procurement with leasing
When it comes to disposing of old hard drives or tapes, everyone knows that a degausser is the best tool for the job. You didn’t

Moving office? Ensure your old data is properly disposed of
The business world is always moving, and we mean that literally. Companies frequently find themselves needing to upsize, or downsize, or simply move to a

Not all degaussers are created equal
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about degaussers. You’ve heard they’re the best way to remove data from old hard

How much data is left behind after shredding?
When it comes to disposing of old hard drives, you have numerous options at your disposal (no pun intended). The key point here is that

Renting a degausser is the best data security decision you haven’t made yet
When it comes to disposing of old hard drives which have broken down or are no longer needed, there are multiple methods at your disposal

NHS Test and Trace: due diligence for your data
Here at Varese, we’ve avoided weighing in on the ongoing coronavirus discussion. We simply haven’t had anything to say that hasn’t already been said regarding

Shred vs. degauss: what do the experts say?
Shredding vs. degaussing: what do the security experts say? One of the biggest challenges we face when we talk to people about degaussing is all

A brief history of degaussing
Here at Varese, we’ve talked about degaussers rather a lot. (Anyone would think we sell the things!) But it occurs to me that many people

How to Degauss a Hard Drive
Hard drives have a limited lifespan. Eventually we all find ourselves needing to replace our hard drives; usually this is because we’re upgrading our computer

Data Destruction and GDPR: what you need to know
The General Data Protection Regulation has been in full force for well over a year- so what is your business doing differently? Have you met

Medical emergency: the very real risk of data breaches in the NHS
Old habits die hard. I’ve always been a bit sceptical of that phrase, but after what we learned at last week’s EBME expo, I’m less

The GDPR’s definition of “reasonable” is a data security minefield
Another day, another data breach. We’ve just learned that British Airways have lost almost 400,000 of their customers’ credit card details to malicious hackers, one

Why shredding your drive doesn’t destroy your data
If you’ve ever had to dispose of sensitive documents, you’ve probably used a shredder. It’s the go-to method for ensuring nobody can get their hands

New PC? Here’s how to wipe your old hard drive
Picture the scene: you’ve decided to invest in a new PC. Your current hardware is getting on a bit, or perhaps it’s starting to act

It’s time for Facebook to start over
Facebook has an image problem because it has a data problem. Here’s a radical suggestion that would solve both (and it’s GDPR compliant to boot).

Meet our new Digital Content and Marketing Executive
Varese-secure Ltd, purveyors of world-leading data elimination systems, today announced the appointment of Luke Atkin as their in-house Digital Content and Marketing Executive. With five