Charities that refurbish old PCs for people in cash-strapped countries were quick to reassure donors today following a BBC report about sensitive information found on machines sold in markets in the developing world.
The Five Live report, previewing a special investigation to be screened tonight on BBC One's Real Story (7.30pm), found hard disks containing personal data, and even banking details.
But Computer Aid and Digital Links International (DLI) both said they wipe hard disks as part of their refurbishment process.


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