Security & Privacy
Data residency
The geographic location where data is stored or processed.
Example
A European customer requires its data to remain in an approved European region.
Why it matters
It helps organizations understand where their information is handled.
You'll hear it
“Does the backup stay in the same region as the main copy?”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does a local office mean all data stays nearby?
- No. The service may use equipment in other locations.
- Is storage location the same as who can access the data?
- No. Location and access permissions are separate questions.
- Can residency change when features are added?
- Yes. Additional services or processing steps may involve different locations.