Ch.4 Managing Data, Information and Content Scenario
Question

Why might an EU team prefer EU data residency for a cloud tool?

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Answer

It can reduce transfer risk and simplify compliance for personal or sensitive data.

Location is not the only requirement, but it matters for GDPR transfers and institutional policy.

GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679
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EU data residency: why location still matters for GDPR

EU data residency reduces transfer risk and simplifies GDPR compliance for personal or sensitive data, but the exam trap is assuming location alone guarantees compliance.

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