As the range of applications for object storage systems continues to expand, two issues come to the fore: Advantages and disadvantages of different storage classes One solution approach is to combine different storage classes within the storage infrastructure. The storage classes differ in their characteristics – and thus also in …
GDPR vs. retention requirements The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires personal data to be deleted once it is no longer required for a specific purpose. This presents significant challenges for businesses – challenges that come with substantial risks. Breaches of the regulations can result in fines. It’s not …
Research data, whether in the form of scientific notes or measurement results, is a valuable raw material. And if it contains individuals’ personal data – when working in the social sciences, for example – then it is also subject to legal data protection requirements. Empirical data takes significant amounts of …
