Ask Slashdot: How Do You Securely Store Private Information For Posterity?

An anonymous reader writes "In the event of my untimely demise, my wife and family will need access to all of my private data (email, phone, laptop password, SSN, etc) and financial accounts and passwords (banks, 401(k), mortgage, insurance, etc). What's the best way to securely store all that data knowing the data is somewhat volatile (e.g. password changes) and also that someone else who is not technically savvy will need to access the most up to date version of it? Suggestions include a printed copy in a safe deposit box, an encrypted file, a secure server in the cloud, or maybe a commercial product."

Comments

Re:encryption?

[girlintraining]

It's not supposed to be easy. If it were easy, there'd be a healthy criminal underground taking advantage of it. The legal system isn't designed to be easily co-opted; It takes time, showing up in person, and proving your identity... and that's just to get your foot in the door. You look at court orders and lawyers as a problem, but they aren't -- they're the solution.

But go ahead and put your faith in technological solutions that require no human interaction and grant full access to everything you own, love, and are. I'm sure nothing bad will happen.