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Effects of negligence
Risks range from spilling a cup of coffee on a single computer to a bomb 90% of companies that suffered significant data loss went out of business in two years
43% of companies went out of business immediately
Effects of negligence 2 Business data loss Vs operating ability Directors of a company can be prosecuted and / or sued if
H&S threat due to data loss Loss affects individuals (e.g. banking & insurance)
Last resort plans Must contain provision for backup facilities which can be used in the event of disaster. Three alternatives are:
A company-owned backup facility, geographically distant from the main site, known as a coldstandby site. A reciprocal agreement with another company that runs a compatible computer system. A subscription to a disaster recovery service