Summary
This whitepaper outlines Keepit's approach to data protection and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It begins by defining GDPR as the EU's data privacy standard and detailing the obligations it imposes on organizations regarding data transparency, consent, and security measures. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance for organizations processing personal data in the EU, noting the severe consequences of non-compliance, including significant fines. It describes Keepit's platform design, which ensures data availability even if the SaaS vendor's infrastructure is compromised. The whitepaper explains the security measures implemented by Keepit, including the use of encryption, blockchain technology, and secure data centers to protect customer data. Additionally, it discusses data sovereignty, data processing agreements, and the immutability of backup datasets, ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements. The document concludes by addressing the right to be forgotten and the importance of implementing effective data retention policies.
