The need to protect both your business and your customer’s data is more critical than ever before. However, it's also become more expensive just when companies need to tighten their belts. So how can businesses deal with this two-pronged challenge when it comes to data.

One clear solution is ‘Data Localisation’ so let’s take a closer look at what it is and why it needs to be a top priority for your business.

What is data localisation?

Data localisation means storing data in the same location where you gathered it. So if you collected data in the Channel Islands, you would also keep it on a server in the Channel Islands.

Since the introduction of new and often complex regulations, Data localisation has become a lot more common. Many countries are now calling for tighter control over residents’ data, often resulting in laws that mandate companies to store data in specific ways.

In the Channel Islands, data protection laws were updated in 2018 to align with the EU’s GDPR standards. These laws include regulations about keeping customer data protected and not transferring it outside its place of origin.

Why you should localise your data with JT in the Channel Islands

If you’re not sure how to embrace data localisation, JT has you covered. Our localised data centres are designed to help you meet regulations worldwide.

Our Channel Islands data centres, operate 24/7, include dedicated and experienced support, and offer excellent security benefits.

Data security

JT's localised data centres protect customers’ data availability, integrity, and confidentiality. They are fully ISO/IEC 27001 and PCI-DSS certified and SOC2 accredited.

Physical security

We take physical security and site safety extremely seriously. Our data centres are all ranked as Tier 3 standard, protected by security guards, have sophisticated CCTV surveillance, and are monitored 24/7 by our dedicated Network Operation Centre (NOC).

JT’s data centres are also well protected against the elements, ensuring a minimum of 72 hours of back-up emergency power with priority refuelling contracts in place for any prolonged outages.

Our location in the Channel Islands and away from mainland Europe keep us removed and protected from any potential threats and danger from the continuing conflict in Ukraine.

Every member of the JT data centre team is a Data Centre Certified Professional and all offer 24/7 Remote Hands Support, so you’ll always have access to JT experts whenever you need help.

Data localisation benefits

Of course, there are other reasons why data localisation is a good move for many businesses. Here are some key reasons to invest in data localisation.

Stay compliant

Data localisation makes it much easier to comply with local regulations. That's because you are intentionally compartmentalising your data based on the region where it was collected.

This compartmentalisation allows you to put rules, practices, and policies in each region where your data is collected. Rather than trying to sort through a massive data pool and applying compliance policies, you can keep data where it was collected and organise your policies that way.

Make your data flows transparent

With localisation, you'll better understand where your data is coming from and how it's moving through your system.

This means you can pass this information on to regulators and customers. You can provide insights into how data is treated by your business, giving parties a better idea of how you manage and move data.

Easily deal with issues

Rather than running into an issue that takes all of your data offline at once, you're more likely to encounter problems that affect just one region's data.

That will help you better pinpoint where a problem is coming from, allowing you to get back up and running faster if problems arise.

Plan for your future storage needs

You can also use data localisation to make planning for your future storage needs easier. Data localisation, by design, breaks down your storage usage by region.

You can also see which regions are using the most storage, which are growing, which are shrinking, and so on. This is useful when deciding where to place future investments and makes managing your storage more efficient.

Future-proof your data storage

Future-proofing your data storage is essential, and data localisation can help — especially regarding future regulation changes. If your data is already stored locally, you won’t need to scramble to comply with new regulations — you’ll already be a step ahead.

Reduce business costs

Data localisation cuts down on regulation and compliance costs. But beyond that, it helps you save money by reducing your risk. You're less likely to face charges associated with damaged or corrupted data, leaks and hacks, and more.