NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Almost one in every two technology device user has lost data at least once in last five years, still 62 % respondents do not take full back-up of data, a survey commissioned by Western Digital said.
In a survey of 1,102 device users, the study found cost has major deterrent in taking back-up of their data.
“52 % respondents have lost the data at least once in last 5 years time. 45 % respondents have lost the data at least once in last 1 year time,” the survey said.
Highest number (56 %) of data loss has been due to the physical damage of the device, followed by system crash (52 %), losing of device (39 %), device stolen (30 %), virus (22 %), forgetting password (21 %) and accedental deletion (7 %).
The survey found that most video bloggers (50 %) took full back-up of their data, followed by IT professionals (43 %), photographer (31 %) and student (30 %).
“While there is high inertia among consumers to back up their data, we are seeing a slow yet steady mindset change. Consumers are becoming more aware of the importance of their data and looking for effortless back-up solutions. We are pleased to play a key role in helping consumers understand the importance of data,” Western Digital Senior Director, Marketing, India, Middle East, and Africa, Jaganathan Chelliah said.
According to the survey, 39 % respondents showed willingness to take full data back-up, 54 % partial and 6 % did not show any interest in taking back-up of their data. (Agencies)
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