The following links contain the information you need to know about protecting your data.
Data protection: Read me first!
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/best.html
Data protection FAQ
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/dpfaq.html
Data security: a shared responsibility (J. Weible e-mail)
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/email.txt
Getting ready for a computer rebuild/upgrade
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/rebuild.html
Backing up Application Data
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/backupinfo.html
Protect your data: saving to the network
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/dataprot.html
Advice on storing data to removable media (floppies, CD-R's, etc.)
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/storage.html
Library laptop computers: your responsibilities
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/systems/staff-info/laptops.html