Over time, sensitive data tends to scatter across your computer in ways that are hard to keep track of. Files are created, edited, copied, downloaded, or cached automatically by applications. Old copies, temporary files, forgotten downloads, and personal information left behind in application files can remain on your disk long after you stop needing them.


This puts your privacy at risk, especially when you share your computer or pass it on to someone else. Data Discovery Module in BCWipe (BCWipe Search) helps you locate sensitive information, including files you might not know exist, so you can review and securely erase what you no longer need.


Key benefits:


    • Discover overlooked personal data.
      Find sensitive information in documents, forgotten copies, and less obvious locations, including application and temporary files.

    • Find files even when you don't know their names.
      Locate files using information they contain, their properties, or similarities to a sample file.

    • Search efficiently and privately. 
      Search across large amounts of data using an encrypted index stored locally on your computer.

    • Control what you search. 
      Focus on selected locations and file types to make the results more relevant.

    • Securely remove unwanted data. 
      Erase selected files directly from the search results using BCWipe, rather than simply deleting them through Windows.


Practical Use Cases:


    • Finding personal information left behind by applications
      Applications may store copies of documents, cached information, or temporary files containing personal details. BCWipe Search helps you locate this information, including files you might not think to look for manually.


    • Cleaning up old and duplicate files
      Find outdated copies, forgotten downloads, and earlier versions of documents. Review which files are still needed and securely erase those you no longer want to keep.

    • Finding a document by its contents
      You remember a name, account number, or phrase from a document, but not its file name or location. Search using the information you remember to find the relevant file.

    • Preparing a computer for transfer or disposal
      Identify personal documents and other sensitive files that should not remain accessible to the next owner. You can securely erase the files you find with BCWipe. For complete device sanitization, use an appropriate whole-drive wiping method.