One area I haven't given enough thought and prep is what to do with personal data in a SHTF scenario. I guess I'm thinking of things like property records, titles,details on financial accounts, insurance policies, and probably other things I'm forgetting.
I think I'm looking at two problems. The first is how should I be backing this stuff up and storing it in the case my home is gone or I can't go there? Also, how can I securely transport it if I leave. Maybe also how to secure what's left at home if I'm not there.
My initial thought is a ruggedized, encrypted USB drive. (Open to suggestions here.)
My second thought is the secure, encrypted folder on my phone. It's always with me and easy to access as long as it works.
So, my question for the group is: How do you backup and secure important documents? What specifically do you keep? What file format(s) do you use? Is PDF the best, or some standard photo format?
What about hard copies at home? Any use for a safe deposit box at a bank?
I'm looking for ideas.
I think I'm looking at two problems. The first is how should I be backing this stuff up and storing it in the case my home is gone or I can't go there? Also, how can I securely transport it if I leave. Maybe also how to secure what's left at home if I'm not there.
My initial thought is a ruggedized, encrypted USB drive. (Open to suggestions here.)
My second thought is the secure, encrypted folder on my phone. It's always with me and easy to access as long as it works.
So, my question for the group is: How do you backup and secure important documents? What specifically do you keep? What file format(s) do you use? Is PDF the best, or some standard photo format?
What about hard copies at home? Any use for a safe deposit box at a bank?
I'm looking for ideas.