I recently got fired and wasn't allowed to supervise the restoration process of the PC I had been using. I initiated the restoration and selected the option to delete personal files, but I left before I could confirm it had completed. I'm worried about what happens after it's finished. Is there a way for the company to recover my personal files if they wanted to? Do they need to format the partition to ensure everything is truly gone?
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Yes, if they used BitLocker or similar security measures, the deletion is usually irreversible. But remember, just because you've deleted files from your PC doesn't mean the company can't access anything later on. They might have backup policies in place that could complicate things depending on local privacy laws and company rules.
It really depends on what kind of restoration was done. If it was a corporate standard wipe, meaning it followed strict security protocols, then you're likely in the clear. But for standard Windows restoration, just deleting files might not be enough. It's a bit of a gray area, so keep that in mind!
At the end of the day, it is their property, so they can possibly access everything if they choose to, even after the restoration process. Just keep that in mind!
Oh, got it! I was the one who set the PC up first, and there weren’t any strict security protocols, so hopefully, I’m fine. I wasn't dealing with sensitive info anyway. Thanks for clarifying!