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    project, had been corrupted and were now unusable. His priceless effort was destroyed
                          as the virus spread throughout the system. Aryan was extremely frustrated. All his hard
                          work had gone to waste.

                     From Aryan’s story, it’s clear that in today’s digital age, safeguarding data is as important as
                     protecting physical valuables. Digital files, such as school projects, photos, passwords and more,
                     are stored on devices like computers, tablets and phones. Aryan’s experience highlights the risks
                     digital files face not only from accidents like power failures but also from malicious threats like
                     viruses and malware. This underscores why data protection is crucial. In this chapter, you’ll learn
                     how to safeguard your digital information, just as Aryan should have done with his project.

                                          “Digital files are not only at risk from accidents like power failures but
                                            also from malicious threats like viruses and malware. This is why
                                                         we need to learn about Data Protection.”

                     UNDERSTANDING DATA PROTECTION

                     Data protection is all about keeping personal and sensitive information safe from harm, misuse
                     or unauthorised access. Nowadays, a lot of important information, such as photos, passwords
                     and school projects, is stored on devices like computers, phones and tablets. If this data isn’t

                     protected properly, it could be stolen or damaged by hackers, viruses or even accidents.
                     To protect your data, it’s essential to follow certain safety practices. Using strong passwords,
                     encrypting files and keeping devices secure with antivirus software are all effective ways to keep
                     your information safe. You should also be cautious when sharing personal information online, as
                     once it’s out there, it can be hard to control who sees it.

                     Data protection isn’t just about stopping hackers; it’s also about keeping your information private
                     and secure from accidental loss or damage. By developing good habits for data protection, you

                     help keep both yourself and others safe online.

                     Importance of Data Protection

                     Securing personal and digital information is vital in today’s technology-driven world. With just
                     one wrong click, your data can become vulnerable to theft, misuse or damage. As more of our
                     personal, financial  and professional  lives are stored  and shared online, the  risk  of exposing
                     sensitive information increases.

                     Some of the key reasons are as follows:
                         It safeguards privacy by preventing identity theft and unauthorised access.

                         It avoids financial losses by securing bank details and payment information.

                         It protects work by ensuring important files are not lost or damaged.

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