Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners

Typing in data provided directly from customers

Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes

Verifying data by comparing it to source documents

Updating existing data

Retrieving data from the database or electronic files as requested

Performing regular backups to ensure data preservation

Sorting and organising paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost