> We have the need to be able to completely delete (shred) a document.  Once
> shredded, it can't be restored.  I need to be able to remove it from all the
> tape pools, disk pools, off site tapes, off site databases, archive tapes
> etc.
>
> Is this possible?  If I delete the document from the database (how is this
> done), how do I then delete it from the seven backup databases that are
> stored off site?  I do not want to wait a week until they are replaced with
> new database backup tapes.  Is deleting it from the database enough?  Is
> there anyway to get the document off of a tape (or disk pool) once removed
> from the database?  Once a tape is assigned to a scratch pool, but not used,
> can it be returned to its previous status or is it effectively erased?

If I ever got a request to implement something like this I would be checking
with my lawyer to find out whether accepting the request would expose me to
prosecution for obstruction of justice.