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Backup

Security

Secure Storage Encryption Ransomware Data Retention

Secondary copy of data for recovery; must be secured, tested, and lifecycle-managed.

Definition

Backups are recovery copies stored separately from primary systems. They require encryption, access control, integrity checks, and defined retention schedules.

In plain English Secondary copy of data for recovery; must be secured, tested, and lifecycle-managed.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Weak backups become a high-value target and can undermine deletion requests if not managed.

Example

Example: Use encrypted, immutable backups with limited admin access and scheduled rotation/deletion.

Apps Using Backup

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

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Filen

Privacy Score: 83

Filen offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger focus on...

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MEGA

Privacy Score: 74

MEGA offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger focus on ...

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Nextcloud

Privacy Score: 85

Nextcloud offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger focu...

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Immich

Privacy Score: 88

Immich offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the photos space, with a stronger focus on data ...

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Proton Drive

Privacy Score: 89

Proton Drive offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger f...

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VeraCrypt

Privacy Score: 90

VeraCrypt offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the encryption space, with a stronger focus o...

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