Data sovereignty is the idea that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is stored. For backups, that makes location an important choice.
Why it matters
If your backups sit in another country, you may need to consider that country’s laws and how they apply to access to your data, as well as the rules on transferring personal data abroad.
The benefits of UK-hosted backup
- Simpler answers when customers or auditors ask where data is held
- Fewer questions about international transfers
- Contracts that require UK-hosted data are easier to meet
Questions to ask your provider
- In which country are my backups stored?
- Who owns and operates the data centre?
- Are any copies or support functions outside the UK?
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