Why Mail a Disc to Your In-Law?

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · Jun 9, 2026 · 25m

Your three-two-one backup strategy is solid — two offsite cloud copies, one local NAS. But what about the copy you can physically touch, stored with someone you trust? This episode explores the difference between data durability (will the bits survive?) and data sovereignty (can you actually get to them on your terms?). We break down the real failure modes of cloud backup — API lockout, billing snafus, provider deprecation — and compare physical media options like M-Disc, LTO tape, and plain external drives. For journalists, lawyers, and anyone who wants a hedge against legal process risk or…