When a location has sensitive identity match information in it and you wish to remove it from your computer, you should utilize the Shred feature.
The Shred button is located on the Main ribbon and is enabled for all types of result; however, depending on the location of the result, Shred behaves differently. For files, shred utilizes a secure United States Department of Defense wiping standard known as DOD 5220.22-M. For other locations, shred removes the information from your computer using other, appropriate methods.
There are three ways to Shred a location:
Single click the result with the left mouse button to highlight it and click the "Shred" button on the Main ribbon.
Single click the result with the right mouse button to highlight it and bring up a context menu, then highlight and left-click on "Shred."
Highlight the result by single clicking with the left mouse button or by using the arrow keys and then press the "Delete" key on your keyboard.
Note: It is not possible to "undo" a Shred. Shredded results cannot be recovered. Once you shred something, it is gone.
If you are shredding a Hidden Web Data item, you will be given the option to also add the password to your Password Vault.
If you choose "Shred and Securely Add to Password Vault", the location and password will be saved securely within the Password Vault for you to reference later. Only you have access to your Password Vault because it is only accessible if you authenticate to Identity Finder and load your Personal Information File. If you choose "Shred but Do Not Add to Password Vault", the password will be shredded and not added to your vault.