Hi, I was wondering what is the best way to save your secure paper documents? The documents of the bank contains statements very sensetive information, and I just want to make sure that in the case of an accident, I still have a remote location of the site of the store. Again, this information is sensitive, I cannot just buy storage and transfer them, there must be some decent security measurment. Is password-protected zip files safe? Or, is there another way? Second question, what is the best software to sort all these documents on the desktop?
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(From old blog's comments)
here is what i recommend, step by step ...
1.) To organize discipline files in a temporary folder on your PC.
2.) Using encryption software to encrypt files so that nobody can read the contents. For additional security, you can also zip-up the temporary folder in an encrypted, password-protected zip files. This would create two layers of protection. Important: do not lose or forget your passwords! In addition, included in the zip file, a text document with the names and versions of the software used to encrypt files for your own future reference.
3.) Burn zip file to a CD or DVD. Make at least 3 copies for redundancy.
4.) Check each copy, so you can restore and read the contents.
5.) Each copy store them in different locations. 2 of these copies should be stored off-site: 1 at home, at work, 1, 1 in public storage or a bank vault. If you do not have it, you can save the zip file on the Internet downloading to a service online storage, such as Yahoo briefcase. I highly recommend the online storage, in particular. This will give you access to your information from anywhere in the world as long as you have a computer with an Internet connection.
6.) Make sure your significant other (if any) knows passwords, where you stored a copy, and how to access the event (God forbid) you become incapacitated.
Do not worry - it is safe, because since you would be encrypted all your data, void * * Except you will be able to read it. Yes, if you were to lose one of the copies, it would be useless for researchers because they would need to know your password to decrypt the files. As for your 2nd question, sorry. I personally just use records
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