"It's not fun to talk about, but there's only one thing certain in life. You need to have a plan for your digital legacy, just like you make a plan for your physical assets; otherwise, your accounts, services, and logins will rot away in a data center before they're inevitably erased by a data retention policy. Some services recognize how important digital legacy is."
"Recognition of digital legacy is still spotty, and without dedicated legacy contacts, accessing the deceased's online accounts often involves court orders or legal documentation (and plenty of time). Digital legacy doesn't need to have so many hurdles, though. Password managers have digital legacy features built in that can unlock your digital life in the event of an emergency. Defining a Digital Legacy"
Digital legacy requires a concrete plan comparable to planning physical assets to prevent accounts and logins from languishing or being erased by retention policies. Some major services provide legacy contacts — Apple and Facebook among them — and legal bodies like the American Bar Association are addressing access rules, but most platforms lack clear mechanisms. Without designated legacy contacts, heirs may need court orders or legal paperwork to access accounts, which is slow. Password managers often include built-in legacy or emergency access features that can transfer credentials. Digital executors can be appointed to manage online accounts and assets.
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