Data loss and data recovery

This document discusses data loss and data recovery. It defines data loss and its causes such as human error, hardware damage, software issues, and hacking. When data is lost, it can result in consequences like theft of confidential information, loss of productivity, and economic costs. The document then explains that data recovery is the process of restoring lost data and has four phases: repairing hardware, imaging drives, logical file recovery, and repairing damaged files. It also discusses backup and recovery practices to prevent data loss and aid in recovery. Different forms of data recovery are mentioned like digital, raid, tape, and hard drive recovery.