Many office photocopiers - especially the larger and networked models - store the data they copy on an internal hard-drive memory. While this is helpful, it also poses a very serious espionage vulnerability. Old copy jobs remain on the disk and may be easily reprinted by other people who have access to the machine. Even when the job is deleted the data remains on the drive waiting to be over-written. When the lease is up or the machine is sold anyone could get your information.
Recommendations...
1. Photocopy confidential information without using the memory feature. If this is not possible...
1. Photocopy confidential information without using the memory feature. If this is not possible...
2. Use the delete feature immediately after photocopying sensitive documents. If the risk is extreme...
3. Photocopy using a simpler machine; one without an internal memory.
"If you don't wipe, they will swipe." ~Kevin
Some photocopiers have easily removable hard drives which may be placed in a safe at the end of the day. Others have disk wipe options available. Keep these options in mind when purchasing a high-end photocopier.
Manufacturer’s security solutions:
• Canon - imageRUNNER Security Kit
• Sharp - Data Security Kit
• Xerox - Image Overwrite Option
• Konica Minolta - Security Strengthen Mode
• Lanier - DataOverwrite Security System (DOSS)
• Savin - DataOverwrite Security System (DOSS)
• Ricoh - DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS)
• HP - Security Documents (1) (2)
Manufacturer’s security solutions:
• Canon - imageRUNNER Security Kit
• Sharp - Data Security Kit
• Xerox - Image Overwrite Option
• Konica Minolta - Security Strengthen Mode
• Lanier - DataOverwrite Security System (DOSS)
• Savin - DataOverwrite Security System (DOSS)
• Ricoh - DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS)
• HP - Security Documents (1) (2)
Still don't believe?
Watch this...
