PTA Warns Users to Secure Personal Data Before Selling or Repairing Phones

According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), did you know that your personal data can still be recovered even after a factory reset?

Here are a few simple steps you can take to protect your privacy.

Perform a Factory Reset

Simply resetting your phone may not be enough, as deleted data can potentially be recovered using modern software.

Secure Your Data

Before resetting your phone, make sure that the device is fully encrypted.

Overwrite Your Data

After the reset, transfer a few photos or videos to your phone and perform another factory reset.

Remove All Accounts

Make sure to sign out of and remove all Google, Apple, Samsung, and other accounts to ensure the new user can use the phone without any difficulties.

Always Back Up Your Data

Save your important data to Google Drive, iCloud, a memory card, or a computer before resetting your phone.