I have a desktop from ~2009 and a laptop from 2014 (Samsung NP700Z7C) that I'd like to give away so people can reuse parts if they wish to.

However, I don't want to take any risks regarding personal data (both were my personal PCs, with all my life on the drive).

Is removing the hard drive enough of a security measure to prevent access to any personal information, or can data be stored elsewhere?

I have a desktop from ~2009 and a laptop from 2014 (Samsung NP700Z7C) that I'd like to give away so people can reuse parts if they wish to.

However, I don't want to take any risks regarding personal data (both were my personal PCs, with all my life on the drive).

Is removing the hard drive enough of a security measure to prevent access to any personal information, or can data be stored elsewhere?

I have a desktop from ~2009 and a laptop from 2014 (Samsung NP700Z7C) that I'd like to give away so people can reuse parts if they wish to.

However, I don't want to take any risks regarding data (both were my personal PCs, with all my life on the drive).

1. Is removing the hard drive enough of a security measure in that case, or can data be stored elsewhere?

2. The Samsung laptop has a non-removable 8 GB SSD that was used to speed up startup times. What should I do about that?

I have a desktop from ~2009 and a laptop from 2014 (Samsung NP700Z7C) that I'd like to give away so people can reuse parts if they wish to.

However, I don't want to take any risks regarding personal data (both were my personal PCs, with all my life on the drive).

Is removing the hard drive enough of a security measure to prevent access to any personal information, or can data be stored elsewhere?