+**Data wipe** is the process of completely and irreversibly erasing data from a storage device, ensuring it cannot be recovered by any means. This goes beyond a simple [Delete](/wiki/Delete) command, which often only removes pointers to data. It is a critical practice for [Data Security](/wiki/Data_Security) and privacy when disposing of hardware or repurposing storage media.
+## See also
+- [Data Erasure](/wiki/Data_Erasure)
+- [Privacy](/wiki/Privacy)
+- [Hard Drive](/wiki/Hard_Drive)
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