Definition
Data residency is the requirement that data is stored and processed in a specific geographic location, often for legal or regulatory reasons.
Residency affects compliance (GDPR, data sovereignty) and sometimes latency and cost. Confirm where data is stored and processed - and where backups and sub-processors sit - before assuming a vendor meets your obligations.
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