Q: Secure Empty Trash
Unlike previous versions, the option to Secure Empty Trash does not appear on the Finder Menu in El Capitan. The Help file shows the option can be activated in the same manner as previous versions. However, after I did my upgrade, I have not been able to find that option There is no link that I can find in System Preferences of the Finder Preferences. Where has this option been moved to or has it been deleted completely and the Help File not updated?
MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2011), OS X El Capitan (10.11)
Posted on Sep 30, 2015 8:37 PM
No. the option has been removed.
Finder
Available for: Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later
Impact: The "Secure Empty Trash" feature may not securely delete files placed in the Trash
Description: An issue existed in guaranteeing secure deletion of Trash files on some systems, such as those with flash storage. This issue was addressed by removing the "Secure Empty Trash" option.
CVE-ID
CVE-2015-5901 : Apple
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11 - Apple Support
Posted on Sep 30, 2015 8:39 PM