Navigating GDPR and CCPA regulations for data backups
In an era marked by heightened sensitivity to data protection and privacy, businesses operating across Europe and the US are subject to two major regulatory frameworks: GDPR and CCPA. These regulations directly influence how organizations manage and store backup data.
GDPR overview
The GDPR empowers individuals within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) with expansive rights over their data. Among the many provisions, the right to erasure stands out prominently when considering backup strategies. As stipulated in Article 17 of the GDPR, individuals possess the authority to mandate virtually any company – even those outside the EU and EEA – to eliminate their data from the company’s archives within a stipulated 30-day period. Consequently, businesses catering to EU and EEA clientele must have the proficiency to pinpoint and expunge specific records from their backups.
