Digital Assets and Passwords Checklist
Secure and Manage Your Online Presence
In the digital age, it’s crucial to have a plan for your digital assets and passwords. Our Digital Assets and Passwords Checklist helps you secure your online information and ensures that your digital legacy is handled according to your wishes.
Inventory of Digital Assets: Catalogue What You Own Online
Start by listing all your digital assets, including:
- Social media accounts
- Online banking and investment accounts
- Email accounts
- Digital music, books, and photo libraries
- Websites or blogs you manage
- Online retail accounts
- Subscription services
Secure Storage of Passwords: Keep Access Information Safe
Our checklist guides you through the best practices for password storage, such as using a password manager and ensuring that it is secure and accessible to someone you trust in case of emergency.
Access Permissions: Decide Who Gets Access and When
Determine who should have access to your digital assets and under what circumstances. Our checklist helps you outline clear permissions and instructions for accessing your digital estate.
Legal Considerations: Understand the Terms of Service Agreements
Many online platforms have specific terms of service regarding the death of a user. Our checklist includes reminders to review these policies and incorporate them into your digital estate plan.
Digital Executor: Assign Someone to Handle Your Digital Legacy
Choose a digital executor who will be responsible for managing your digital assets after your death. Our checklist helps you understand the role and how to legally assign it.
Instructions for Digital Assets: Provide Clear Directions
Create detailed instructions for each digital asset, including what should be done with them after your death. Our checklist ensures you consider whether assets should be transferred, archived, or deleted.
Regular Updates: Keep Your Digital Estate Plan Current
Digital assets and passwords change frequently. Our checklist reminds you to update your inventory and access information regularly to keep it current.
Secure Deletion: Plan for the End of Your Digital Footprint
Consider how you want your digital presence to be handled after your death. Our checklist includes steps for secure deletion of sensitive data and the deactivation of online profiles.
Download Now: Digital Assets and Passwords Checklist
Prepare for the future of your digital life with our comprehensive checklist. It’s designed to help you take control of your digital assets and ensure that your online legacy is preserved or deleted according to your wishes.
With our Digital Assets and Passwords Checklist, you can systematically secure your digital presence, provide for the management of your online information, and give clear instructions to those you trust to handle your digital estate responsibly.
