Computer users and many experts often consider lost data permanently destroyed, with no hope of recovery. And because much of the information about data loss is complex, inconsistent or inaccurate, it’s not surprising that data loss and data recovery are some of the most confusing and misunderstood concepts.
At Ontrack Data Recovery, we take the mystery and much of the expense associated with lost data out of the equation. Our data recovery engineers have studied data loss and have been performing successful recoveries for 20 years.
Their findings indicate that in most cases, data is recoverable – no matter what the circumstance. So, never assume your valuable data can’t be recovered. Always check with a qualified data recovery expert before determining what to do when data loss has occurred.
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Causes of Data Loss
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| The chart below clearly represents the complexities and differing perceptions of data loss between what customers believe caused their loss and the impact of the loss versus what our engineers actually discover once they evaluate each situation. These findings reinforce the complexities of lost data. |
| Causes of Data Loss: |
Customer Perception
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Ontrack Data Recovery Findings
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| Human Error |
40%
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27%
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| Computer Viruses |
15%
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7%
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| Natural Disasters |
3%
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3%
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| Hardware or System Problem |
28%
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29%
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| Software Corruption or Program Problem |
12%
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7%
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Data loss happens for a number of reasons, and at virtually anytime and anywhere. No one factor can ever truly be overcome, which makes data loss a reality. It is not a matter of if, but rather a matter of when data loss will occur. As a result, businesses and home users alike cannot rely on hope as their strategy. Data may be recoverable with Remote Data Recovery™ service (recovery through modem or Internet connection) or even with data recovery software.
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Costs of Data Loss
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| With no data and no access to your system, lost data is a financial disaster. Our data recovery specialists determine the best data recovery solution to get you back up and running as quickly as possible. The chart below outlines the costs associated with computer downtime and lost data for businesses. |
| Industry Sector Revenue Per Hour |
Lost Revenue Per Hour |
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| Energy |
$2.8 million |
| Telecommunications |
$2.0 million |
| Manufacturing |
$1.6 million |
| Financial Institutions |
$1.4 million |
| Information Technology |
$1.3 million |
| Insurance |
$1.2 million |
| Retail |
$1.1 million |
| Pharmaceuticals |
$1.0 million |
| Banking |
$996,000 |
| Source: IT Performance Engineering & Measurement Strategies: Quantifying Performance Loss, Meta Group, October 2000. |
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By mistake I sent many e-mail that contained pictures of my son to the trash. Then on October 19, 2012, unaware of my mistake I deleted all from the trash. Is it possible for me to recover all these e-mails and data?
Email sent with more information. Yes it is possible, but would need more information to assist properly.
Why the data of “Causes of Data Loss” is different from the data on http://www.krollontrack.co.uk/resource-library/newsletter-centre/ontrack-data-recovery-newsletter/understanding-data-loss/
Great question. The data in Understanding Data Loss (http://www.thedatarecoveryblog.com/2010/01/01/understanding-data-loss/) is from the latest study done by Kroll Ontrack. The data that is on the UK site (http://www.krollontrack.co.uk/resource-library/newsletter-centre/ontrack-data-recovery-newsletter/understanding-data-loss/) is from an older study. What is suprising to me is the amount of human error in causing data loss. The data loss in over 25% of the cases in the study is caused by humans. Data loss caused by hardware failures has fallen as the technologies have improved.