maintain recoverable backups

Pattern

Important data is not protected until an independent copy can actually be restored.

Maintain a resilient backup arrangement, such as 3-2-1, and test recovery regularly. Synchronization alone does not provide an independent backup.

Restore one important file from a backup and verify that the recovered copy opens correctly.

Cloud synchronization can replicate deletion or corruption; keep at least one independently recoverable copy.

local-first: Sensitive or durable information stays under personal control before remote convenience is added.
digital hygiene: Recurring maintenance keeps the digital footprint legible, private, and recoverable.