Factory reset fallacy: Why your data’s is still at risk

Published May 7, 2025, 2:36 PM

John Maytham is joined by Tech Journalist and Editor and Publisher of Stuff, Toby Shapshak, to unpack the hidden risks of discarding or selling old electronic devices. Despite factory resets, studies show that personal data — including passports, medical records, and passwords — often remains recoverable on second-hand electronics.

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