To keep prying eyes away from your home inventory data, your home inventory software should have security features like password protection. You should also set up a user profile with a password on any computer you store financial data on. You can set up profiles for Windows Vista, a user account in Windows XP or a user account for Mac OSX.
Backing Up is a Must
Should a disaster strike your home, chances are that your home inventory data will be lost just when you need it most. Be sure to store a copy of your home inventory information away from your home.
You could store your home inventory online with online home inventory software, or by using a secure online back up service. If you do not wish to store your data online, be sure to print out a home inventory report from the software and create a back up of your data on to removable media like a USB thumb drive or CD. Then store the home inventory back up and report outside of your home, in a safe deposit box at your bank, or at the home of a trusted relative. You could also email the home inventory back up file and the report to a trusted individual for safe keeping.
