Backups contain personal data, so the rules that apply to your live systems apply to them too. Good backup can help you meet them.
UK GDPR: security and recovery
UK GDPR expects appropriate security for personal data and the ability to restore access to it after an incident. Encrypted, UK-hosted backup that you test regularly supports both.
Retention
You should not keep personal data for longer than you need it. Set a retention period for your backups that reflects your policies, and review it.
Where the data is held
Keeping backups in UK data centres makes it simpler to answer questions about where personal data is stored.
HIPAA
HIPAA is a US law that applies to certain health data. If your organisation handles data covered by HIPAA, take specific advice, as UK hosting alone does not make a service HIPAA compliant.
A practical checklist
- Encrypt your backups
- Choose UK-hosted storage
- Document your retention policy
- Test restores and keep a record
This article is general information, not legal advice.
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