Can any data be recovered from erased iMac after it is

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Can any data be recovered from erased iMac after it is

I have erased and overwritten my internal hard drive of my 2009 iMac as per Apple Support advice prior to arranging for it to be recycled.

Disc Utility now shows a disc :Untitled

SATA Internal Physical Volume + Mac OS (Extended Journeled 995.35 GB

Disc Images

OS X Base System

Used 1.29 GB. Free 719./5 MB

My wife is worried that someone could still be able to recover our data and would prefer I keep the old Mac.I am unable to reassure her. I have now replaced it.So my question is: have I done enough or will I have to keep ad infinitum.

iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 7:10 AM

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D.I. Johnson

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Nov 7, 2021 7:31 AM in response to Les K

I agree with hcsitas... your data is history.

It's an expensive and time consuming proposition to attempt any sort of data recovery on a wiped drive. If you're not a high-profile individual with classified government secrets hidden away on your Mac, then you have no worries. Your old Mac will end up in a pile of scrap waiting its turn to be deconstructed and recycled.

Enjoy your new Mac. 🙂

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Nov 7, 2021 7:19 AM in response to Les K

Show her the cost for a forensic recovery and ask whether your data is worth that much.

Or, you can do what Sandia does. Physically remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. It is kind of educational and fun.

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hcsitas

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Nov 7, 2021 7:13 AM in response to Les K

The data is gone for good. Maybe you can repurpose it as a photo frame or coffee mug stand?

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