Mac devices like MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro are used extensively in organizations due to their advanced features. These devices require data wiping once the stored data has served its purpose, and to minimize the risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands.
Files and folders must be securely erased to ensure compliance with data protection standards and laws that mandate Data Minimization, such as the EU-GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, DPDPA, and ISO 27701.
This KB article details the process of securely removing files, folders, and traces on a MacBook Air using BitRaser File Eraser Corporate Mac. The steps remain the same for all Mac devices.
Device Configuration:
- Model: MacBook Air
- Chip: M3
- Memory: 8 GB
- macOS: Tahoe 26.1
Download, Install & Activate BitRaser File Eraser for Mac
Follow the steps below to get started:
- Step 1 - Download: You will receive the link to download BitRaser File Eraser for Mac software via email post-purchase. Click the link to download the .dmg file.
- Step 2 - Install: Once the download is done, drag and drop the .dmg file into the Applications folder, and proceed with the installation process.
- Step 3 - Activate: Post installation, on the main UI of the software, click on the
(Activation Key) icon located at the top-right corner. Enter the activation key received in your email and click ‘Activate’ (See Images 1a & 1b).
Image 1a: Activate BitRaser File Eraser Mac
Image 1b: BitRaser File Eraser Mac Activated
Note: The software requires Full Disk Access.
To enable it:
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access, then enable access for BitRaser File Eraser.
Image 2a: Give Full Disk Access to BitRaser File Eraser Mac
Now you will be able to see the Main UI of BitRaser File Eraser Mac software (See Image 2b).
Image 2b: BitRaser File Eraser Mac Main UI
You can also connect BitRaser to the Cloud Console to save erasure reports on the BitRaser server. Click the 
(Cloud) icon, enter your credentials, and click ‘Login.’
Erase Files & Folders on Mac
BitRaser File Eraser Corporate for Mac provides you with the option to select multiple files and erase them simultaneously (See Image 3a). You can add files to erase in the following ways:
- Drag and Drop Files to Erase: Drag the files or folders directly into the application.
- Search & Erase: You can search by file names or location.
- Select File: You can also add files or folders directly by browsing and selecting them.
Note: In case your organizational Data Destruction Policy mandates a specific data wiping standard like NIST 800-88 Clear, then you can select the erasure method via ‘Settings.’ The software supports 18 erasure methods like NIST 800-88 Clear & US DoD 5220.22-M (See Image 3b).
Image 3a: BitRaser File Eraser Mac Main Internal UI
Image 3b: Choose Erasure Method & Verification
Post file selection, click on ‘Erase Now’ to proceed with the erasure process. Click on ‘Proceed’ in the erasure confirmation window to erase files on Mac devices (See Images 4a & 4b).
Image 4a: Click Erase Now
Image 4b: Click on Proceed to begin Erasure
The selected files are erased beyond the scope of recovery, and a tamper-proof erasure report is generated that can be stored on both the local system and on BitRaser Cloud.
Erase Free Space
Using the software, the free space on your Mac device can be erased to ensure that deleted data cannot be recovered.
- Go to the ‘Erase Free Space’ module and select the internal drive of the Mac device.
- Click ‘Erase Now’ and then click ‘Proceed’ (See Image 5).
Image 5: Erase Free Space
Erase Traces & Internet Activity
The application erases your digital data by permanently wiping application & system traces. You can also erase your Internet activity from popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox & Safari.
- Go to the ‘Erase Traces’ module, select the ‘Application Traces’ you want to erase, and then click ‘Erase Now.’
- Next, click on ‘Proceed’ to begin erasing application traces (See Image 6).
Image 6: Select Application Traces to Erase
You have successfully erased the application traces from your Mac device; a similar process can be followed to erase Internet Activity & System Traces.
Schedule Erasure
The 'Schedule Erasure' is a powerful feature of BitRaser File Eraser Corporate Mac that allows users to schedule their erasure tasks at periodic intervals. It gives you the option to schedule a task to:
- Erase Traces
- Erase Files & Folders
You can schedule data removal to run Daily, Weekly, or Monthly at a time that suits you.
- Go to the ‘Schedule Erasure’ module and choose either ‘Traces’ or ‘Files & Folders’.
- Select the desired frequency and time, then click ‘OK’.
- A confirmation message will appear once your task is scheduled successfully. Click ‘OK’ to close the window (See Image 7).
On the scheduled date & time, the application will automatically erase the contents of the selected traces; similarly, you can schedule the erasure of files & folders.
Image 7: Schedule Traces Erasure
Note: For automatic startup of the Scheduler module, it's necessary to input your Mac 'User ID' and 'Password' within the BitRaser application. The password remains on your system and is not synced with the cloud console.
Post erasure, the report summary can be seen in the ‘Reports’ module. If connected to the BitRaser Cloud Console, the report will also be available there.
The software is also available in the following editions:
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