Data management used to be a lot easier when we had paper files and could put them through or send them to an industrial shredder.
But now that files are only 1’s and 0’s in a computer, things are a little more complex. You need to know the data management best practices and know how to use them – here’s why.
What is Data Management and Why Do You Need it?
Data management is an umbrella term that covers different topics and tasks. It includes things like data security, data destruction, database management, data quality management, and more.
Basically, it’s the difference between your data being an unorganized and vulnerable mess and something you can keep in check.
But not every business owner or site owner has time to do all that. Which is why you hire a firm. They know the best data management best practices and how to customize them for you and your business.
What are some of those best practices? Get a sneak peek (for free!) below.
Data Management Best Practices
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Hire a Data Management Firm
If you’re working with any type of IT management company and they don’t provide data management too, you need to find a new company. The two go hand in hand, and professional agencies should know that.
With IT issues come data security issues. Like if your site goes down in the middle of a customer purchase transaction.
Find a company that does both and your authority and customer base will thank you for it.
Have a Data Shredding Plan
How do you get rid of old irrelevant data once it’s in your database?
You shouldn’t have to do it by hand. You need to set up a system that safely gets rid of customer or client data you don’t need anymore.
Do you know how to properly shred data? Putting it in the computer recycle bin and emptying it isn’t going to do the trick.
A professional can help you set up a system that gets rid of old data and they can even set it up to run automatically.
Create a Data Recovery Strategy
You know that feeling in your stomach when you accidentally delete a file you really needed? Or find out the one you needed was in a folder you got rid off? It feels like getting the wind knocked out of you.
You need to have a system in place for when manual mistakes happen, as well as automatic ones. To get those files back, you’ll need to put a protocol in place.
We can help with that.
Sorting Out Your Data
If you feel like your computer is drowning in data files, try to implement some of these data management best practices. If you can’t do it on your own – don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Don’t know if you need our services? Talk to someone about where your data management is at and give us a call today.
