Lost Access: What Happens to Your Digital Life After Death | OUCH! April 2026

Accept that you create a list of your most important accounts, such as bank and investment accounts, online shopping and photo storage accounts, medical data access accounts, social media accounts, and smart home systems. For most people, the password manager is the most effective way to manage digital inheritance. Inform your trusted person where your instructions are stored, including your password manager's master password and what to do—whether to settle bills, close accounts, or store photos and documents. Creating a digital inheritance plan protects your family from stress, financial problems, and ensures your online life is managed as you wish. You don't have to resolve everything today, but starting the conversation and taking simple steps can safeguard your loved ones from unpleasant surprises in the future. All previous articles are available in their original languages: https://www.sans.org/security-awareness-training/ouch- Password manager's power: https://cert.lv/lv/2023/08/parolu-parvaldnieki-ouch-augusts-2023 How cybercriminals steal your passwords: https://cert.lv/lv/2024/12/atklajot-enu-pasauli-ka-kibernoziedznieki-nozog-jusu-paroles-ouch-decembris-2024 The power of password phrases: https://cert.lv/lv/2023/12/parolu-frazu-izmantosana-ouch-decembris-2023