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Achieve GDPR Compliance with Secure Object Storage Built for EU Sovereignty
Navigating GDPR's stringent data storage requirements is a top priority for over 84% of EU organizations. This article details how to achieve compliance and digital sovereignty with a secure object storage solution designed exclusively for the European legal framework.
The topic briefly and concisely
Achieving GDPR compliance requires storing data with a 100% European provider to eliminate risks from foreign laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act.
Immutable storage with S3 Object Lock is a critical defense against ransomware, ensuring a clean, unchangeable copy of backup data is always available for recovery.
A predictable cost model with no egress or API fees simplifies budgeting and enables MSPs to build profitable, compliance-focused services with stable margins.
For European enterprises and MSPs, ensuring GDPR compliance is not just a legal hurdle; it's a core business requirement. Storing data with non-EU providers introduces significant risks, including exposure to foreign laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act, which directly conflicts with EU privacy principles. A truly sovereign solution requires more than just a European data center; it demands a provider whose entire operation is governed by EU law. This guide explains how to implement secure object storage with GDPR compliance, leveraging features like geofencing, immutable backups, and full S3 compatibility to protect your data and simplify your regulatory posture.
Establish Digital Sovereignty to Meet GDPR Mandates
Under GDPR, organizations must implement robust measures to protect personal data, including limitations on data storage and transfers outside the EU. Storing data with providers subject to non-EU laws, such as the U.S. CLOUD Act, creates a direct legal conflict, as U.S. authorities can demand access to data regardless of its physical location. A 2025 study found that 72% of European SMEs are concerned about their data being stored in the United States.
Choosing a 100% European provider is the only way to eliminate this jurisdictional risk. A sovereign cloud ensures your data is governed exclusively by EU law, a foundational step for any GDPR strategy. This approach moves beyond simple data residency to true legal certainty.
This focus on sovereignty prepares businesses for the next wave of EU regulations.
Additional useful links
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) provides guidance and resources on European data protection law.
The European Commission offers information on the European strategy for data, outlining the EU's vision for a data-driven economy.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) provides access to guidelines, recommendations, and best practices related to data protection.
The European Commission explains the Data Act on its Digital Strategy website.
FAQ
How does your object storage solution ensure GDPR compliance?
Our solution is sovereign by design. We are a European company operating exclusively in certified European data centers. All data is geofenced within the EU, governed by EU law, and protected from foreign legal jurisdictions like the U.S. CLOUD Act, directly aligning with GDPR's data protection and transfer requirements.
What makes your pricing model predictable?
Our pricing is transparent and predictable because we charge only for the storage you use. We have zero egress fees, zero API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This eliminates the surprise costs common with other cloud providers and allows for precise budget forecasting.
Can I use my existing backup software with your storage?
Yes. We offer full S3-API compatibility, ensuring seamless, out-of-the-box integration with leading backup and recovery solutions like Veeam and our ecosystem partner NovaBackup. Your existing tools and workflows will continue to operate without any changes.
How does Object Lock protect my data from ransomware?
Object Lock (Immutable Storage) allows you to make your backup data unchangeable for a specified retention period. Once locked, the data cannot be deleted, modified, or encrypted by anyone—including ransomware or internal actors—ensuring you always have a pristine copy available for recovery.
What is an 'Always-Hot' storage model?
An 'Always-Hot' model means all your data is immediately accessible at all times, with no delays or extra fees for retrieval. Unlike complex tiered systems that move data to 'cold' or 'archive' layers, our architecture eliminates restore delays and hidden costs, simplifying operations and ensuring your data is always ready when you need it.
How do you support MSPs and channel partners?
We are partner-ready with a multi-tenant management console, full automation via API/CLI, and a predictable pricing model that guarantees stable margins. Our growing distribution network, including api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, provides local support and fast onboarding for our partners.
