Wow! I didn’t know this existed, but it’s a good idea. If you’ve ever had a hard drive crash on you, losing all your data, this should resonate with you.
On their website, they explain what it’s all about:
World Backup Day is a day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups.
This independent initiative to raise awareness about backups and data preservation started out — like most good things on the internet – on reddit by a couple of concerned users. Let’s make this happen!
More information on our mission can be found on our FAQ.