What happens to a loved one's digital life after their death?
What happens to a loved one's digital life after their death
The issue of managing digital life after death has become increasingly relevant in our modern society. Who manages a loved one's online accounts after their death? How can we preserve their digital legacy while respecting their privacy?
"Death on the Line," a fascinating podcast exploring the complex intersection between grief and digital life
In a world where so much of our lives take place online, one might think that death has also found its place. But is it really that simple? The Covid-19 pandemic may have catalyzed the emergence of new ways to manage grief remotely, but digital worlds, particularly social media where happiness is often emphasized, have not yet fully embraced death.
In this podcast, journalist Lucie Ronfaut invites us to reflect on crucial questions: How is death experienced online? How should we manage the memories of the deceased—should we erase them or preserve them? And how should we live with the ghosts of the internet?
"Mort à la Ligne," directed by Quentin Bresson, offers a unique perspective on death in the digital age. Each episode delves into the complexities of digital grief, helping us navigate this ever-changing landscape. Prepare to explore the often-overlooked dimension of our digital existence.
Lucie Ronfaut tells us about the difficulties she encountered after her mother's death.
"I understood pretty quickly that digital technology would complicate my grieving process. […] It started with Facebook: every now and then I'd get a notification: 'Hey, it's been a while since you've written to your mother, hasn't it?'
" In the episode "Ghosts and Data on the Line" of the podcast Death on the Line, she revisits the notions of grief and digital technology.
What happens to one's digital life after death?
An individual's digital life doesn't end with their death. Social media accounts, email addresses, online service accounts, and other digital assets remain active, which can lead to various problems such as identity theft and privacy violations. Furthermore, it can be difficult for loved ones to recover their digital assets.
"No one warned me that the internet was full of ghosts."
"Deleting social media, emails, phone numbers... It's not necessarily an easy task for bereaved families.
"On the internet, you can't escape the ghosts of the deceased. [...] Some companies try to make things easier."
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Digital Rest: A Companion for Digital Legacy Management
Digital Rest is a company dedicated to digital legacy management. We use a specially developed algorithm to identify the deceased's accounts on the 50 most popular websites, ranging from email accounts to social media, dating sites, and e-commerce platforms.
The Digital Rest team then contacts each site to request account closure, scrupulously respecting the procedures and the deceased's privacy.
Here's how Digital Rest can help you:
- Account Identification: Digital Rest uses a specialized algorithm to quickly locate the deceased's accounts on various websites.
- Account Closure: Digital Rest contacts each website to request account closure, while respecting the deceased's privacy.
- Digital Asset Recovery: Digital Rest strives to recover money and other digital assets that are returned to the family, minimizing the risk of asset loss.
- Human and Respectful Support: The Digital Rest team offers warm and respectful support to families during this difficult time.
The Importance of Digital Legacy Management
Digital legacy management is essential for several reasons. It helps preserve the deceased's privacy, protect their personal life, and enable the recovery of digital assets that can be returned to the family. Digital Rest plays a vital role in this process, providing a valuable service that relieves families of the burden of managing the digital life of a deceased loved one.
With Digital Rest, the digital life of a deceased loved one is handled with respect and diligence. If you are faced with the difficult task of managing the digital legacy of a deceased loved one, Digital Rest is here to help. Contact us today to find out how we can assist you through this difficult time.
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