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Storing and handling data

University data storage

The main causes of data loss are hardware failure (or loss) and user error. All University data should be stored on approved University storage.

The University offers a range of data storage solutions. Check your storage options on the University IT website.

The IT team will help you identify all your research data backup and storage needs, the right storage technologies to use, and the associated costs.

In the first instance, we recommend that you save or transfer your files to OneDrive-University of Leeds – whether on or off campus. This will help to reduce both the likelihood and scale of data loss that can occur.