Research Projects Last Longer than Hard drives
Abstract
This poster was created by members of the Preservation Expert Group (PEG), part of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s Network of Experts, for World Digital Preservation Day 2025. The aim of the poster is to highlight the need for digital preservation by using concepts that are familiar to people.
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RESEARCH PROJECTS LAST LONGER THAN HARD DRIVES The average lifespan of a hard drive is 35 years. Funders often require data be kept for 510 years after a project. Many researchers keep records of their projects throughout their careers. Digital Preservation Handbook