I’m Mathew Dalby, an information professional with a passion for helping individuals take control of their digital legacy. Through my business, Personal Digital Archive Service and Consulting, I work one-on-one with clients to curate and preserve their most important digital objects—photos, multimedia recordings, and records—ensuring these irreplaceable items remain accessible, organised, and safe from data loss.

With a background in records management, archival studies, and a deep understanding of how digital files proliferate across years of devices, drives, and backups, I help people navigate the often overwhelming task of organising their digital collections. Whether you’re overwhelmed by duplicates across old phones and USBs or you already have a collection that simply needs structure and preservation, I offer a tailored, compassionate service focused on your needs.

My mission is simple:
To help you curate what’s important, preserve it for the future, and ensure it’s never lost to computer failure.

Each client receives a personalised strategy to:

• Identify and appraise valuable digital content

• Consolidate disparate media and backups

• Eliminate redundancy and organise digital files logically

• Implement sustainable preservation methods so their archives remain accessible over time

I understand that your digital collection is more than data—it’s your story. I offer a supportive, non-technical approach designed for individuals who care about protecting their digital memories and records but need help doing so effectively.