Under GDPR, it’s a legal requirement to Backup Data. September 5, 2019 – Posted in: Backup, News – Tags: Backup

Don’t be shocked, but you might not know this…

Data backup and disaster recovery solutions are actually essential under the GDPR.

Any business responsible for the possession of important, private data, they must have the ability to recover any lost personal information that they hold in a timely manner.

In order for you to remain compliant, you must have the necessary backup and disaster recovery strategies in place. Whilst actively taking the time to regularly test the integrity & the effectiveness of the entire solution.

This is only the beginning, as you’ll find out there are lot more minor rules to it, you’re going to need to comply with all of them, unfortunately.

 

How do we avoid getting fined?

By following all the separate implications and making sure your Business is completely in check!

With GDPR fines thrown at British Airways & Marriott Hotels, you shouldn’t be expecting a slap on the wrists, we recommend you get your Business in order and follow all the rules.

Covering the first part of many critical points involved; Having a backup recovery point is essential, regardless if you really want one or not.

Whether you’re outsourcing or have other methods to your data protection, you need a secure recovery point in which you can restore important data from, fast.

You’re also going to need a set process in place, for recurring testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the measures involved for ensuring the security.

Do you feel 100 percent confident that you could tackle incoming or concealed cyber-attacks? If not, then you should be looking for ways to strengthen your protection as you now must report any breaches within 72 hours of them happening.

An effective way to ensure yourselves of Cyber protection, is to become Cyber Security Essentials accredited. Which is recommended.

Data compliance is for every member of the team, whether you’re involved within IT or the legal side of the Business or not, everyone needs to be GDPR aware.

Finally, for now, Regular Data backups are vital, as well as regular Backup testing, you need to check frequently and backup your data often in order to comply, don’t get caught out at the final stage.

 

What services are available to us as a Business?

At the moment, there are many varieties of services and options available to you.

Whether you wish to Backup manually yourself, (Given the extensive implications this would be un-recommended and time costly), making sure you’re secure with multiple copies in multiple locations, ideally following our 3-2-1 Backup rule.

Or you can follow a secure route through an outsourced Backup provider, like us! In which we will provide a secure data Backup solution, a dedicated cloud backup, our online backup service is a secure and automated way of ensuring that your critical data is protected off-site.

Whether you’re in a susceptible position, or just unsure of what position you are, you need to get ahead & up to date with GDPR and Data compliance, contact us for all knowledge regarding backups and obeying security procedures.