{"id":248,"date":"2025-11-27T13:57:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T18:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/?post_type=part&#038;p=248"},"modified":"2026-03-01T22:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T03:45:09","slug":"module-4-data-storage-and-backups","status":"publish","type":"part","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/part\/module-4-data-storage-and-backups\/","title":{"raw":"Module 4: Data Storage and Backups","rendered":"Module 4: Data Storage and Backups"},"content":{"raw":"<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/conclusion-3\/\">Previous Lesson<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<h3><img class=\"wp-image-758 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1143\" height=\"815\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<h3>This module presents considerations for active phases of research, focusing on data storage and security during a research project.<\/h3>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/part\/module-5-data-deposit\/\">Module 5<\/a> will delve into longer term storage and potential sharing of data in repositories.<\/h3>\r\nNote that content in this module is adapted from the Research Data MANTRA [online course] Keeping Research Data Safe module at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mantra.ed.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/mantra.ed.ac.uk<\/a>. Licensed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC-BY 4.0<\/a>. The MANTRA course was authored by Research Data Service at the University of Edinburgh.\r\n<h2>Data Storage and Backups<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/plan-your-storage\/\">Plan Your Storage<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/safeguard-your-data\/\">Safeguard Your Data<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/physical-safeguards\/\">Physical Safeguards<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Administrative Safeguards<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/administrative-safeguards\/\">Administrative Safeguards<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/classification-of-data\/\">Classification of Data<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/establish-protocols\/\">Establish Protocols<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/video-storing-securing-data\/\">Video: Storing &amp; Securing Data<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Technical Safeguards<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/technical-safeguards\/\">Technical Safeguards<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/using-strong-passwords-and-encryption\/\">Using Strong Passwords and Encryption<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/select-appropriate-storage-options\/\">Select Appropriate Storage Options<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/select-appropriate-software-and-computing-solutions\/\">Select Appropriate Software and Computing Solutions<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/back-up-your-data\/\">Back Up Your Data<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/secure-data-transfer-and-file-permissions\/\">Secure Data Transfer and File Permissions<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/working-remotely\/\">Working Remotely<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/destroy-data\/\">Destroy Data<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/activity-4-1-reflection\/\">Activity 4.1: Reflection<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/quiz-4\/\">Quiz<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/conclusion-4\/\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/plan-your-storage\/\">Begin Module 4<\/a><\/h4>","rendered":"<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/conclusion-3\/\">Previous Lesson<\/a><\/h4>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1143\" height=\"815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-65x46.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-225x160.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1-350x249.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2528\/2025\/11\/2-1.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1143px) 100vw, 1143px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>This module presents considerations for active phases of research, focusing on data storage and security during a research project.<\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/part\/module-5-data-deposit\/\">Module 5<\/a> will delve into longer term storage and potential sharing of data in repositories.<\/h3>\n<p>Note that content in this module is adapted from the Research Data MANTRA [online course] Keeping Research Data Safe module at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mantra.ed.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/mantra.ed.ac.uk<\/a>. Licensed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC-BY 4.0<\/a>. The MANTRA course was authored by Research Data Service at the University of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n<h2>Data Storage and Backups<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/plan-your-storage\/\">Plan Your Storage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/safeguard-your-data\/\">Safeguard Your Data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/physical-safeguards\/\">Physical Safeguards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Administrative Safeguards<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/administrative-safeguards\/\">Administrative Safeguards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/classification-of-data\/\">Classification of Data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/establish-protocols\/\">Establish Protocols<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/video-storing-securing-data\/\">Video: Storing &amp; Securing Data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical Safeguards<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/technical-safeguards\/\">Technical Safeguards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/using-strong-passwords-and-encryption\/\">Using Strong Passwords and Encryption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/select-appropriate-storage-options\/\">Select Appropriate Storage Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/select-appropriate-software-and-computing-solutions\/\">Select Appropriate Software and Computing Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/back-up-your-data\/\">Back Up Your Data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/secure-data-transfer-and-file-permissions\/\">Secure Data Transfer and File Permissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/working-remotely\/\">Working Remotely<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/destroy-data\/\">Destroy Data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/activity-4-1-reflection\/\">Activity 4.1: Reflection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/quiz-4\/\">Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/conclusion-4\/\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/chapter\/plan-your-storage\/\">Begin Module 4<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"pb_part_invisible":false,"pb_part_invisible_string":""},"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-248","part","type-part","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/part"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":760,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/248\/revisions\/760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=248"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/rdmoer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}