Bulk data erase utilizing an encryption technique

摘要

Disclosed is a method for eliminating access to data on removable storage media of a removable storage media cartridge. A key is stored on the removable storage media cartridge, such that data on the removable storage media is accessible with the key. Upon receiving a command to eliminate access to data on the removable storage media the key is shredded such that access to data on the removable storage media is eliminated.

主权项

1. A method for eliminating access to data on a tape of a tape cartridge comprising:
storing at least one key on said tape cartridge on a rewritable cartridge memory thereof and/or on a non-user portion of the tape, wherein said tape contains data that is accessible with said at least one key; receiving a command to eliminate access to said data on said tape; and shredding said at least one key in response to said command, wherein shredding said at least one key eliminates access to said data on said tape; wherein a determination to eliminate access to said data on said tape is based on a number of read and/or write errors encountered for said tape cartridge.