One Tech Tip: How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
Most people have accumulated a pile of data on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes
By KELVIN CHAN
Published - Oct 24, 2024, 10:51 AM ET
Last Updated - Oct 24, 2024, 10:51 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die?
It's wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you're gone, but don't forget to take care of your digital estate too. Friends and family might treasure files and posts you've left behind, but they could get lost in digital purgatory after you pass away unless you take some simple steps.
Here's how you can prepare your digital life for your survivors:
