Originally Posted by
Saab Dastard
matt_hooks,
You are correct - but surely that would only be relevant if he were disposing of the disk?
If he is keeping it then it is not necessary - or at least no more than protecting the data on the laptop itself.
SD
It is not a bad idea for a couple of reasons.
There is a change of use of the drive and its overwriting of data may be less than in its original role.
It is also much easier for someone to steal a usb drive or it could become damaged quite easily.
Eraser is quick and cheap (free?)