The frequency of backups should be based on how important the data is to the company, combined with the ability of the company to replace any data that is lost. If all backed-up data is being stored i...The frequency of backups should be based on how important the data is to the company, combined with the ability of the company to replace any data that is lost. If all backed-up data is being stored in the same facility as the original copies of the data, then a single event such as an earthquake, fire, or tornado would destroy both the original data and the backup.
