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Writing a data management plan: tips with external storage devices

If you choose to use CDs, DVDs and USB flash drives (for example, for working data or extra backup copies), you should:

  • Choose high quality products from reputable manufacturers.
  • Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer for care and handling, including environmental conditions and labelling.
  • Regularly check the media to make sure that they are not failing, and periodically 'refresh' the data (that is, copy to a new disk or new USB flash drive).
  • Ensure that any private or confidential data is password-protected and/or encrypted.

 

This video by Makemagazine talks about safe and easy ways of backing up your data using a range of storage devices. It discusses the pros and cons of these devices. Can't see the video? You can either watch it on the YouTube website, or adjust your browser settings.

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PILOT - Writing a data management plan by Edina, University of Edinburgh modified by Marion Kelt, GCU is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Based on a work at http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/introduction.html