Protecting privacy before repair visits

[rockinrocker]

It's not like I'm really worried or anything, I'm just cautious. And perhaps rather over protective of my data.

So does anybody do anything special for this? I'm going to delete cookies from my browsers, for example.
And I have my password/accounts list in an encrypted disc image...

Is there anything else I should know about?

Thanks

 

[MacDawg]

Your biggest concern should probably be data LOSS and not data THEFT

Be sure and have everything backed up sufficiently before taking it in

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[GoCubsGo]

I'd backup and give them the machine with a fresh install of your OS.

 

[rockinrocker]

Yeah, I'll for sure be hitten' the old TM right before I take 'er in.

A fresh install, eh? You're even more paranoid then I am.

 

[LizKat]

It's not paranoia, it's common sense. Your address book is valuable and who knows what else. I backup 2x, wipe the drive and do the install.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Yeah, I'll for sure be hitten' the old TM right before I take 'er in.

A fresh install, eh? You're even more paranoid then I am.

It's not paranoia, it's common sense. Your address book is valuable and who knows what else. I backup 2x, wipe the drive and do the install.

I don't do a 2 pass wipe I am saying giving them a fresh drive is best because ultimately they like to blame some piece of software installed and such. It's up to you buddy, no skin off my back.