End of life.
WHY IT MATTERS
Deleted files remain recoverable.
A sold or discarded device can leak everything it held.
WHAT TO DO FIRST
Back up anything you need.
THEN
Sign out of every account Remove the device from account trusted-device lists Disable any remote tracking association Wipe it properly
WHAT PROPER WIPING MEANS
A full factory reset on an encrypted device is generally sufficient.
For unencrypted drives, a secure erase.
FOR PHONES
Remove the account association before resetting, or the device may remain locked to you.
FOR STORAGE DEVICES
Wipe or physically destroy, depending on sensitivity.
FOR PAPER
Destroy securely rather than discarding.
WHAT TO RECORD
What was disposed of and when.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Pass a device to someone else without wiping it Assume deleting files is enough
WHAT TO CHECK
That the device no longer appears in your accounts.
