Personal digital archiving (PDA) is the preservation and management of personal digital objects, such as scanned or digital photos, electronic correspondence, or genealogical information. It is different from digital archiving in general, which is often academically focused. Because the materials, focus, and methods are personal PDA often creates unique challenges that cannot be met by using traditional library and digital archival methods.
My book on personal digital archiving walks people through the basic steps of assessing, locating, and preserving your own personal digital archive.