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Data Residency
Data residency is the physical location where data is stored, often mandated by law.
Definition
Data residency refers to the physical or geographic location where data is stored and processed. Many countries have data residency laws requiring certain data to remain within national borders: (1) Russia — all personal data must be stored in Russia, (2) China — Cybersecurity Law requires data localization, (3) EU — GDPR restricts cross-border data transfers, (4) Morocco — Law 09-08 requires personal data of Moroccan residents to be stored in Morocco. Harch Corp provides data residency in Morocco, enabling compliance with local data protection laws.
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Related Terms
Data Sovereignty
Data sovereignty is the principle that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is stored.
Data Privacy
Data privacy is the right of individuals to control how their personal data is collected and used.
GDPR
The GDPR is the EU's data protection regulation, setting global standards for privacy.