We all know that businesses need to back up their data – customer and financial information is invaluable and irreplaceable. But even though the same principles apply to families, many don’t have a backup plan.
Some people think their documents aren’t that important, some believe they’re not at risk of losing anything and some simply never get around to it. But no matter who you are, backing up your personal data is important. Here are the top 4 reasons why you and your family need to back up your personal data:
- Photos and videos record our most precious memories
With smartphones in all our pockets these days, we’re never without a camera to catch the most important moments. Whether they’re posed or on the fly, we immortalize our most precious memories in photos and videos.
Back when all our photos were printed, we could lose them in a disaster or by accidentally throwing them out. But just because our photos have gone digital doesn’t mean they aren’t still at risk.
Our digital memories are lost after computer crashes, dropped phones or even accidental deletion. That’s why it’s so important to back them up. With a backup, you’ll always have a copy in the cloud. So even when your old phone goes kaput, you’ll still be able to see your photos on your new one.
- Financial documents are irreplaceable
We all know that we don’t want to lose our photos and videos – they capture important moments come and gone. When we lose that photo of a first birthday party, graduation or anniversary, we know that we can’t just retake it.
But our financial documents can be just as important and losing them can cause all kinds of headaches. Some of us might prefer to never again see our old taxes or receipts for that roof repair, but it’s a necessity to have them on file just in case.
That’s why it’s so important to have a backup for your important documents. After all, you can’t check an ‘accidentally deleted’ box on your taxes and the IRS won’t cut you a break just because your new nephew decided to use your laptop as a dinner plate.
- Losing personal data exposes us to identity theft
Ensuring your files don’t get out into the wild is critical for keeping your identity secure. Your financial documents and other identifying files are a scammers dream. That’s why it’s imperative to have a strategy for keeping your backups secure.
Your files are vulnerable when you transfer them from your computer to an unsecured cloud backup system. But if you use a dedicated backup service, your transfers and your cloud storage are secure. A backup partner will make the process easy while also making sure your identity stays safe.
- We’re only human
Keeping your precious memories and important documents safe with a backup isn’t only about protecting yourself from computer crashes or viruses. You’re also protected from accidental deletion.
We’re all only human and erasing a hard drive or forgetting to transfer your photos can happen to anyone. Some people even lose photos with a wrong click of the mouse.
But having a backup – and having a backup that’s automatic – will mean you always have an extra copy of your photos and files.
Finding a backup partner
It’s smart for individuals and families to have a backup system for their digital photos, videos and files. With a backup, you can easily organize your files and rest easy that when disaster strikes – accidental or man-made – you won’t lose what’s important.
Now that you know why it’s important to have a backup, it’s time to choose a backup partner. Look for one that has unlimited storage and automatic backups. This way you won’t have to pick and choose which photo you want to save, and you won’t have to remember to manually transfer all your files.
Back up with Carbonite
Carbonite gives families lots of options for backing up their photos and files. You can choose a plan that makes sense for your family and you budget, while knowing that you’re partnering with an industry leader that already protects a million+ people.
