What is Data Residency?
It is the obligation to keep data within the borders of a certain geographical region or country for legal reasons.
Overview
It becomes a legal issue in which country or server the digital data is physically stored. Some states may prohibit or restrict their citizens' data from traveling beyond their borders.
How it works
Companies ensure this legal compliance by locating their servers within the borders of those countries, depending on the region they serve.
Where it is used
It is mandatory in industries that process sensitive data, such as banking, healthcare and government services.
Commonly confused with
It may be confused with data security, but this situation goes beyond security and is directly related to the physical location of the data.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it important?
It is important to facilitate legal audits and protect national data security.
Does it affect cloud systems?
Yes, cloud providers now offer the ability to choose where data resides.
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