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Remote Wipe
Security
Erasing a lost device from a distance.
Definition
Remote wipe lets you erase data on a lost or stolen phone or laptop using another device or an account setting.
In plain English
Erasing a lost device from a distance.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can stop strangers from reading your private data if your device is stolen.
Example
Example: You erase your phone remotely after losing it on a trip.