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...esn't actually set the cells to the state required >>> to accept a new write, Secure erase of an SSD, or any solid state device, is problematic. See: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/erasing-ssds-security-is-an-issue/ The CSE requires physical destruction of these devices through pulverisation or incineration. See: https://cse-cst.gc.ca/en/system/files/pdf_documents/itsg06-eng.pdf The USDOD leaves disposal protocols to the individual commands. Essentially, due to the way data is stored on SSDs, it is impossible to access every memory cell during a software driven wipe; no matter how ma...