NDSA Levels of Digital Preservation

NDSA Levels of Digital Preservation are a set of guidelines that help organizations assess and improve how they protect digital materials over time. Think of it as a staging system where Level 1 shows basic steps like having backups, and higher levels add measures such as regular updates, detailed documentation, and rigorous security. Each level builds on the previous, ensuring digital content remains accessible and intact. This framework helps institutions systematically strengthen their preservation practices to safeguard digital information against loss, damage, or obsolescence.