If you intend the data to be recoverable, consider adding recovery options to it. Error Correcting Codes (ECC), (with Reed-Solomon probably being the most commo

If you intend the data to be recoverable, consider adding recovery options to it. Error Correcting Codes (ECC), (with Reed-Solomon probably being the most common), can help verify and even recover data; helpful against bit-rot. WinRar 5 can do it, and I believe many backup software worth their salt can too.