Data residency and compliance across borders
Data residency and compliance across borders Data residency describes where data physically resides and is processed. As organizations scale globally, data moves across borders more often. Local laws may require storage in a specific country or give governments the right to access data under certain conditions. When data crosses borders, you must balance user privacy, security, and business needs to avoid fines, service interruptions, or damaged trust. A practical start is to map data flows. Identify personal data, payment details, health records, and other sensitive information. Some jurisdictions require localization; others regulate cross-border transfers. Encryption helps, but laws still apply to who can access data and how it is used, stored, and shared. ...