Do you continue to live online after you’re gone? How to stay in control of your digital legacy
Do you continue to live online after your death? That is typically the kind of question that didn’t exist years ago. This may also be why many people have not yet given it sufficient thought: it is not something that comes naturally or is taught. Maintaining control means thinking about it while you are still alive. Incidentally, this “moment of reflection” is not tied to any generation, because no one knows what tomorrow will bring. Still, you can prepare for it:
Do you want to leave a digital echo behind?
On social media, accounts of people who have passed away can remain active. You may have come across them before. This can be intentional, because it was the person’s final wish. However, it can also feel uncomfortable. The idea that a person can nowadays continue to “exist” post mortem because someone can imitate your voice, writing style, or image using AI will not appeal to everyone. The importance of considering whether you want to continue living online has increased, especially since it is no longer unusual for deceased artists to be posthumously taken on “tour” as holograms. Digitally, almost anything is possible these days. But do you want that? Make your wishes known in time.
Can your relatives access everything?
Digital chaos, we have written about it before in this blog. If you want to stay in control of your (digital) legacy, you need to ensure in advance that at least one person—preferably more—is aware of your passwords and other login details. This applies not only to your social media, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, but also to all your various (cloud) applications and the devices you use. Due to the growing number of internet-connected devices (IoT, Internet of Things), this is becoming increasingly challenging. Even during your lifetime, if you suddenly (temporarily) can no longer share this information, it is valuable if someone has a digital key to what needs to be accessed at that time.
Being remembered the way you want
That is the positive side of this story: you can arrange it easily and securely with Life After Me. In the “Memories” folder, you can leave music, photos, and stories for your loved ones, as well as messages you do or do not want to appear on social media. The unique aspect is that you remain in control of what you leave behind, either during your lifetime or after your passing, and to whom you entrust it. This also includes all your passwords and much more that may be valuable to share.
Taking control yourself
Whether or not you continue to live online? Arrange it today by creating a trial account here. Share everything that matters to you in a secure and simple way, in complete confidence. Today.
