The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an article with tips on how to protect personal information before trading in a mobile phone for a newer model. FTC recommends the following four steps to safeguard these devices:

• Back up data
• Remove SIM and SD cards
• Erase personal information
• Verify deletion of personal information

For more information on this topic, view CISA’s tip on “Proper Disposal of Electronic Devices.”