Preserving Digital History

Preserving digital history involves safeguarding digital content—such as documents, photos, videos, and websites—so it remains accessible and authentic over time. This requires careful management of storage formats, regular backups, and updates to prevent data loss due to technological change or degradation. The goal is to ensure future generations can study, understand, and appreciate historical digital information, just like physical artifacts. It combines technical methods with archival practices to maintain digital materials’s integrity, authenticity, and usability for years to come.