In this study it is aimed to assess devices that contain recording media in their structures after they become waste in terms of data security. Based on the characteristics of the era we are in, today’s people are living in a largely technology-focused way. Computers, smartphones, tablets, the internet, etc. are now at the center of almost all activities as indispensable parts of life. The most important characteristic of today’s technology is that it renews, improves and changes itself in a very short time. This situation means increasingly shortened usage lifespans of technology-based devices. Not only the storage capacities of the devices but also the fact that activities are carried out mostly over these devices indicate collection and storage of a significant amount of information on the devices in question. Considering the usage times of devices, this situation leads to serious concerns in terms of data security. The fact that permanently deleting data is a highly complicated process that requires technical knowledge is the main reason for these concerns. The operation of data wiping, which mostly exceeds the technical knowledge of users, it another field of data management which is at least as important as data storage. This approach is valid for every situation and data on every medium. Assessment of especially data on waste recording media in this context is highly important in terms of privacy and security.