Summary
This case study outlines the data archiving and management solutions implemented by Croix-Rouge Française using the Afi distributed backup service. The document details how Croix-Rouge Française archived data for 60,000 users while ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data residency regulations. It describes the creation of custom IT administrator roles that limit access to user data based on specific responsibilities, enhancing security and compliance. The case study also explains the granular data retention policies established, which allow for the retention of emails and shared files from deleted users for three years. Additionally, it highlights the scalability of the Afi platform, which effectively protects 90 terabytes of data with minimal effort from the IT team. The challenges faced by Croix-Rouge Française, including user lifecycle management and the need for rapid data recovery, are also discussed, emphasizing the importance of automated data management and secure access for the IT team and end-users.
