January 27th, 2009 at 09:08pm
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Over the last couple of years, there have been several major data loss incidents. Data loss is a problem that is faced by many individuals, businesses and organisations worldwide.
Recently, two NHS trusts have suffered data loss. In one of the cases, a laptop that was carrying unencrypted data of about 5,000 patients was stolen from the premises of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University trust, in South Wales.
According to the Information Commissioner’s Office, the computer was stolen by an opportunistic thief when the office was left unlocked. To improve the security of data in the near future, an agreement was signed by the trust to encrypt the data.
In another case, a memory stick that contained unencrypted personal information about staff and patients was lost by the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys foundation trust.
After these incidents, the organisation has decided to use encryption techniques to safeguard valuable information. An online data backup service can prove to be extremely beneficial at such times. With the special encryption technique that it uses, one can be assured about security of data.
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January 27th, 2009 at 09:08pm
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Today in every sector all important information is stored in the form of data. It is important to keep this data safe and secure from any kind of external exposure and theft. Loss of important data can cause different types of problems which can generate huge losses.
Conventional methods of storing data can leave the data vulnerable to outside agencies. The theft of data can make a drastic difference to your business. This is especially applicable to organisations which store and handle personal data related to individuals, since they can legally claim monetary compensation.
In order to avoid such unfortunate situations, it is important to store data in a secured manner. Most people and organisations are now choosing to use online services to store data. Online data backup ensures economic data protection and storage. It is an agentless service which can easily be accessed via the internet.
Online data backup ensures that you can keep your data secure even if there is a natural disaster which devastates your office. Online data backup can be accessed 24/7, but only by the authorised user.
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January 27th, 2009 at 09:08pm
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After losing important data, an NHS trust was forced to apologise. The health employee responsible for the data loss had actually lost the memory stick which had information about 6,000 prison patients. In the investigation it was found that the password through which the data inside the memory stick could be accessed was also attached with the memory stick.
The NHS has withdrawn all the memory sticks of workers which are used to store important information as a safety measure to avoid repetition of such unfortunate events.
Many private commercial sectors have to deal with information about innumerable people and it is their responsibility to keep the data safe. Many business organisations can be forced to close down if such important data is lost by them.
The easiest and smartest way to avoid such data loss is by using online data backup. Online data backup is a method of protecting your data via internet. It keeps your data secure in the event of accidents and thefts. Online data backup can be accessed anytime and from anywhere. Moreover, it is cheaper than conventional forms of backup and hence has become immensely popular.
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January 26th, 2009 at 10:07am
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Data leakage is very unwelcome for any firm, company or organisation. Whether it is small scale or large scale, businesses all need to protect their data to survive. Loss of a memory stick is one of the most common reasons for loss of data.
A survey conducted by data security firm Credant Technologies found that in the previous year people had left 9,000 USB sticks in their pockets while giving their clothes to local dry cleaners to be washed.
This survey was carried out throughout the UK to gauge the ease and frequency with which mobile devices like memory sticks are forgotten or lost in strange places.
In London, Credant conducted a similar survey amongst taxi drivers and found that in every six months 6,193 devices, such as memory sticks, iPods and laptops were left behind in cabs.
Chief marketing officer and vice president at Credant, Michael Callahan said that they conducted this survey to ensure people that it is easy to lose data.
People must protect valuable and sensitive data or information with encryption so that their data is protected from getting into the wrong hands. Encrypted data can be accessible only if you enter the password.
A better and smarter way to prevent data loss incidents is by using online data backup and online data storage.
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January 26th, 2009 at 10:07am
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Often in government agencies, responsible officers store important data in laptops, memory sticks and hard discs, thinking that these traditional methods of storing data are foolproof and cannot be lost.
Recently it has been reported that the Home Office has had data protection issues since one of its employees lost a memory stick which contained personal details of over 88,000 prisoners who are still serving time.
The ministry is terrified by this error as the prisoners might fight the government legally and demand a monetary compensation. In the past such data loss has been reported due to various reasons, one of which is theft.
Due to such repeated cases of data loss the UK government has been severely criticised. This time the Home Office has been asked by the Information Commissioner’s Office to sign an official undertaking for improving its procedures for protecting data.
Government agencies can still somehow withstand such data loss but data loss in the commercial sector can be immensely devastating and can completely flush away business. The only reliable way to avoid data loss is to maintain an online data backup which has several advantages.
Online data backup secures data against hackers and cannot be stolen. It is also a hassle free system. Online data backup is the smartest and most economic way to keep your data safe.
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January 26th, 2009 at 10:07am
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Some major data loss incidents throughout the public sector have been recently covered by the media. This data loss could have been avoided if they had used an encrypted way of storing data.
Technically they have lost the data; however, if the data would have been encrypted then it would have been invaluable to someone else. An encrypted way of storing data is safe and protects the public if the data is lost or stolen.
The government has procedures in place to make sure data is more expertly protected. These policies are useful but fall short in educating the individuals who need to use them. In short, the government needs to educate their people about the consequences of losing private data.
The basic necessity for data protection is encryption. Encrypted data can only be accessed through the use of a password. Online data backup makes use of this feature to protect data. The data itself is stored in an offsite location for added security.
Data is the base of each and every company. All organisations must have online data backup to retain their data as loss of data is probably the end of the company.
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January 26th, 2009 at 10:07am
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Most businesses these days run on information stored in the form of data. Maintaining a proper database is extremely important to keep your business running smoothly. It is also important to protect your database from unauthorised users and business rivals.
The traditional methods of data backup are expensive, time consuming and unsafe. Online data backup is the easiest and most economical way to preserve data and keep it safe from hackers and thieves. Online data backup services are easily available online and are a trouble free way of protecting your data.
Online data backup is easy to handle and helps you to backup your database regularly via the internet. The data is secure and online and can be accessed only by you as only you will know the password. As the data is stored online, there remains no chance of your losing it due to any calamity – be it natural, manmade or technical.
Another important advantage of using online data backup services is that they have a very advanced navigation system and hence retrieving any file is fast and easy. You can also share important information with your clients when using online data backup.
Online data backup can be accessed at any time and from any location. All you need is a computer and internet connectivity. Due to its convenience and cost effectiveness, online data backup is becoming immensely popular for commercial as well as personal use.
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January 26th, 2009 at 10:07am
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In most computer backup procedures, there is one major problem. All the important data that is backed up is usually stored at the same place. However, within seconds, all the important data that you have stored can be lost. There are several reasons for data loss like device failure, floods, human error or a computer virus.
This gives rise to the need for having a reliable solution. Online data backup is the best solution that is presently available to safeguard your data. This service allows you to save your important data or the entire content that you have in your computer onto a hard drive. In this way, if any incident like theft or a fire occurs, you will still have your data safe.
With an online data backup service, all your important data is stored in the server which is at a remote location. While transferring your computer data to the remote server, special encryption methods are used and thus your data remains safe. You will also be provided with a user ID and password to access your data. To get the best results out of online data backup, it is recommended that you back up your data on a daily basis.
Another important advantage of online data backup is that it is very simple to use to upload your files to the remote server. Unlike traditional storage devices, recovering your data from an online data backup server is very fast.
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January 26th, 2009 at 10:07am
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Have you ever imagined what might happen if a disaster struck? In a fraction of a second, all the important data that you have stored in your computer could be lost. This data could be anything like files, documents, pictures, client data etc. The probability of losing this vital data is very high if an incident like theft, hard drive failure, or a virus occurs.
If this data is lost by any of these means, it can be difficult or in most cases impossible to recover. People often backup their data in traditional devices like CDs, DVDs, USB sticks etc. However, due to such disasters, these devices can also get destroyed easily.
For a heavy computer user, losing vital data can be their worst nightmare. To overcome these situations, there is one solution which is available, known as online data backup. This online data backup service can be highly beneficial for personal as well as commercial use. No matter how you take care of your data, human error is one factor that you always have to consider.
Someone may forget to backup the data regularly, or do it wrong, or may store the tapes or disks incorrectly. As many people try to eliminate the need for keeping paper files in their offices and homes, online data backup has become very important.
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January 23rd, 2009 at 11:37am
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Data is one of the most important things that keeps your business running. Presently, all important business information, discussions, presentations, projects, etc are stored in the form of data. Your database is the backbone of your business and losing it due to any reason will leave you in the lurch.
The conventional methods of storing data in CDs/DVDs, hard discs etc are risky as they might get corrupted or destroyed due to technical problems or climatic conditions. Moreover they require storage space and their retrieval in times of need is very time consuming. Stealing data stored in conventional devices is also very easy.
Moreover, you can also lose your database due to natural calamities like fire or flood. Thus having proper data backup is essential. Offsite data backup is basically a system of storing the database of your business at a far away location. There are many benefits of using offsite data backup.
Offsite data backup is a completely automated method of data storage and backup. It is a hassle free method and can be taken advantage of via the internet. The data is stored in an encrypted form and so cannot be accessed by hackers and is fully protected against theft.
Offsite data backup keeps your database safe in the event of any calamity and you can access it easily from anywhere in the world. The best part about offsite data backup is that it is much cheaper than the conventional methods of data backup and storage.
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