Backing up data will save you a lot of heartache and frustration in the event that something goes wrong and you should EXPECT electronic processing systems to fail at some point or another. There is nothing worse than having hours or even days worth of work wiped away because of system failure. Most companies have a backup system that operates automatically and saves all their computer’s data to a mainframe periodically (this may be hourly, daily or weekly, etc). That back up data is then saved to floppy discs, tapes or CD ROM and stored securely – usually both on and offsite, in case of fire, theft or natural disaster at the office.
If this kind of back-up does not exist, make your own copies of information and store it in a safe place. However, remember that information is company property and there are often rules relating to what you can take off the premises.