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Clearing

Clearing: Removal of data from an information system, its storage devices, and other peripheral devices with storage capacity, in such a way that the data may…

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Removal of data from an information system, its storage devices, and other peripheral devices with storage capacity, in such a way that the data may not be reconstructed using common system capabilities (i.e., through the keyboard); however, the data may be reconstructed using laboratory methods. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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