IntroductionIntended AudiencePurpose of PolicyGeneral Data Hygiene and Data RetentionData SpillageHandling Files Classified as ConfidentialData MigrationEnd of Life for Classified Virtual MachinesOn Customer's DemandSeven Steps to Creating a Data Sanitization ProcessData Sanitization DefinedPhysical DestructionDegaussingPros and Cons of Physical DestructionCryptographic Erasure (Crypto-Erase)Pros and Cons of Cryptographic ErasureData ErasurePros and Cons of Data ErasureEquipment DetailsAsset Lifecycle ProceduresSuggested Process, In ShortCreate Contract Language for Third PartiesData Erasure ProceduresGeneral Requirements for Full ImplementationProcedure for Partners and SuppliersAudit Trail RequirementPolicy OwnershipMandatory RevisionsRoles and Responsibilities