Digital Decay

+**Digital Decay** refers to the gradual, inevitable degradation of digital data over time, akin to physical erosion. It manifests as [Bit Rot](/wiki/bit_rot), where individual bits change unexpectedly, or as larger [Data Loss](/wiki/data_loss) due to failing storage media or outdated file formats, threatening our collective digital memory. This silent process underscores the fragility of digital information and the constant need for vigilance.

+## See also

+- [Digital Preservation](/wiki/digital_preservation)

+- [Obsolescence](/wiki/obsolescence)

+- [Data Storage](/wiki/data_storage)