• Know the length of time which you will need to retain your data.
• Document clear policies for managing the data and procedures for regularly conducting backups.
• Ensure you are backing up your data as frequently as possible.
• Regularly view the data contained in your backups to ensure its quality.
• Regularly test the process of using your backup data for recovery to ensure its readiness.
• Develop processes for encrypting and protecting your data.
• Use remote storage so that your original data and its backup copies are not stored in the same location.