"No, no, not at all. Technically, none of them<em>ever</em>wipe your memories. The most they can do is suppress them. This original just records a backup, and helps to attune the device. It undoes any modifications in place, and returns you to a 'normal' mindset. If the collar were to be removed or deactivated, any effects would fade, over a few days or weeks, depending on the severity. But, you can see why such devices are illegal? This one only works for you, but others, used by less scrupulous people, can work on anyone, and don't have as many safety features built in."