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My Digital legacy

Have you ever considered what happens to your digital world when you die?

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You may not know what a digital legacy is, but if you use social media like Facebook, or manage your money online, you’ll leave one behind when you die. So the question to ask yourself is, what will your digital legacy be?

Think about it. Your digital ‘life’ exists behind a wall of usernames, passwords and privacy policies. So, what happens when you die? Who can access this private world? The simple answer is no one, unless you leave instructions for how your social media profiles, online accounts and personal files should be taken care of.

Use this easy-to-follow guide to record your digital wishes and take control of the digital legacy you leave.

What are digital wishes?

Digital wishes, sometimes referred to as a digital Will, are a set of instructions specifying what should happen to your social media and other online accounts when you die. It can also specify who you want to take care of your digital affairs.

By documenting your digital wishes, you can set out your preferences and give the person sorting out your affairs a clear idea of what to do. To ensure your instructions are followed, your digital wishes should be added to your Will. So, if you’re yet to make a Will, now could be an appropriate time to get that sorted too.

Why bother recording your digital wishes?
  • Protect your personal privacy
  • Give permission to access, save, transfer or close accounts
  • Decide how you want to be remembered
  • Make things easier for your next of kin
  • Share sentimental digital assets – e.g. photos, videos and music
  • Prevent further upset e.g. birthday reminders

Download our free digital legacy pack

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Everything you need to start recording your digital wishes and planning your digital legacy.

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Wondering why you need to think about your digital legacy? According to recent statistics, over 80% of UK adults use social media and 60% of the UK population is on Facebook alone. Research from 2015 found that in the UK there were on average, 118 online accounts registered to one email address. Need we say more?

Here's the information that you need to know about who we are and the other companies that we work with in order to provide our products and services.

Who are SunLife?

Phoenix Life Limited trades as SunLife and is the provider of the Guaranteed Over 50 Plan, SunLife Insurance and the life insurance policy payment option for Funeral Plans. Phoenix Life Limited’s registered office is at 1 Wythall Green Way, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6WG (registered in England, no. 1016269). 

SunLife Limited distributes financial products and services and is a company limited by shares, registered office: 1 Wythall Green Way, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6WG (registered in England, no. 05460862). SunLife Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is entered on the Financial Services Register (registration no. 769427).

You can contact us by post at SunLife, PO Box 1395, Peterborough, PE2 2TR or by phone on 0800 008 6060.

If you choose to add Funeral Benefit Option to your Guaranteed Over 50 Plan, Dignity Funerals Ltd arranges and provides the funeral services, registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AP (registered in England and Wales, No. 00041598). Dignity Funerals Ltd is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors.

Who provides the Funeral Plans?

Dignity Funerals Ltd arranges and provides the funeral services, registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AP (registered in England and Wales, No. 00041598). Dignity Funerals is not authorised or regulated for this activity by either the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority. Dignity Funerals Ltd is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors.

The life insurance policy that pays for your funeral will be provided by Phoenix Life Limited, trading as SunLife.

Who provides SunLife Pet Insurance

SunLife Pet Insurance is arranged and administered by BDML Connect Limited. BDML Connect Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (No. 309140). Registered in England and Wales Number 02785540. Registered Office: 45 Westerham Road, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2QB.

Who provides SunLife Home Insurance

SunLife Home Insurance is arranged and administered by BISL Limited and underwritten by a panel of insurers. BISL Limited are an intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England no. 03231094. Registered office Pegasus House, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6YS.

Who provides SunLife Car Insurance

SunLife Car Insurance is arranged and administered by BISL Limited and underwritten by a panel of insurers. BISL Limited are an intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England no. 03231094. Registered office Pegasus House, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6YS.