How to destroy data CD-R?

[sofaspud]

Well if anything goes you can stick it to the bottom of your shoe and go for a long hike.

 

[kevinkr]

I break them into many pieces, and beyond that worry not too much. I am much more concerned about hard drives and I drill lots of holes in the platters..

 

[pinkmouse]

Well, if a green felt tip marker improves playback, maybe all you need is a red or blue one...

 

[chris661]

If conductive, probably a tripped circuit breaker.

True, but if using a 30 or 50A breaker, would the current be enough to destroy the data?

 

[5th element]

True, but if using a 30 or 50A breaker, would the current be enough to destroy the data?

And there I was thinking you just wanted to see a CD explode

 

[kevinkr]

And there I was thinking you just wanted to see a CD explode

Me too!

 

[GregH2]

Breaking them into a few pieces is going to be more than enough to prevent any "normal" person from reading them with over the counter equipment.

I'm sure the NSA could find a way to read the pieces and extract at least some of the information if they had to though

 

[Pano]

Yes, it all depends on how hard someone wants to try. A fold or two will stop all but the most determined and skilled. Unless there are state secrets or some treasure involved, no one is going to the trouble for typical backups.

When you break them, the coating usually peels off anyway.

 

[rif]

All good ideas so far. But no one has suggested a blender...

 

[N Brock]

A blender will certainly work....

YouTube - Will It Blend? - Grand Theft Auto IV

The blending starts at 50 seconds in.

 

[rif]

A blender will certainly work....

It says "Don't try this at home"

Is that like a sticker on a vintage amp that says

"No user serviceable parts inside"

 

[chris661]

And there I was thinking you just wanted to see a CD explode

Who, me?


If we want to talk blenders...

YouTube - The V8 Beef, Bovril and Brick smoothie - Top Gear - BBC

 

[adason]

Whats the best way to destroy them so no one can get at the info?



--david

i use 2 sec in microwave
(i have not read all the thread)
ed

 

[Cal Weldon]

Not just any blender, the Super Bass-o-matic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BQFv83QJ2Y

 

[sklimek]

glue a cherry bomb to it and send it flying, just make sure you don't have your dog with you if the fuse is long...

 

[blakktalon]

I dont think I saw anyone recommend a belt sander. Preferably a 80 grit or something really abrasive. I would probably just use a panhead screw to secure it to some wood, to keep it from launching.

I vote blendomatic though.

 

[Cassiel]

LOL. 4 pages. Paranoia rules. We fear; but this thread has been a good laugh so far.

 

[sofaspud]

I don't think it was ever stated just how sensitve this data was, but three I wouldn't underestimate are Big Brother, industrial spies, and identity thieves.

 

[Ron E]

If you make a small cut on the back side, you can remove the entire reflective layer with tape, leaving a (mostly) clear disc. Leaving this in the sun or breaking/cutting/shredding it will surely stop anyone from getting your data.

If a CD/RW, you can probably DBAN it.

 

[Cassiel]

I wouldn't underestimate are Big Brother, industrial spies, and identity thieves.