diff --git a/.osx b/.osx
index 56dd3690b31..b16341e2096 100755
--- a/.osx
+++ b/.osx
@@ -314,9 +314,6 @@ defaults write com.apple.finder FXPreferredViewStyle -string "Nlsv"
 # Disable the warning before emptying the Trash
 defaults write com.apple.finder WarnOnEmptyTrash -bool false
 
-# Empty Trash securely by default
-defaults write com.apple.finder EmptyTrashSecurely -bool true
-
 # Enable AirDrop over Ethernet and on unsupported Macs running Lion
 defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces -bool true