ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Digital preservation

Digital preservation is like putting things in a time capsule. It refers to the process of keeping digital information safe and secure so that it can still be used and accessed in the future. It is important to preserve digital information so that future generations can experience things like music, photos and other documents from the past. When we digitally preserve information, it is saved on computers or other electronic devices, and then backed up regularly so it will last a long time.