A data storage device may include a volatile memory device and a controller. The volatile memory device may include a plurality of sections. The controller may be configured to cause data to be stored to a section of the volatile memory device. The controller may also be configured to apply data protection to the data in response to determining that the data comprises a first type of data. The controller may also be configured to refrain from applying data protection to the data in response to determining that the data comprises a second type of data.