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A '''personal data manager''' ('''PDM''') is a portable hardware tool enabling secure storage and easy access to user data. It can also be an application located on a portable smart device or PC. Usually PDMs include password management software, web-browser favorites and [[cryptographic software]].
Advanced PDM can also store settings for [[VPN]] and [[Terminal Services]], address book, and other necessary features. PDM can also store and launch several portable software applications.
 
== Examples ==
Companies such as Salmon Technologies and their [http://www.salmontechnologies.com SalmonPDM] application have been innovative in creating personalised directory structures to aid/prompt individuals where to store key typical pieces of information, such as legal documents, education/schooling information, medical information, property/vehicle bills, service contracts,..etc. The process of creating directory structures that map to individual/family unit types, such as Child, Adult, Couple, Family with Children/Dependents is referred to as Personal Directory Modelling.