GDPR-Compliant Backup Architecture (3-2-1-1-0)
Implement the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite, 1 air-gapped, 0 unverified backups. Regular automated restoration testing.
Implement 3-2-1-1-0 backup architecture: automated daily backups to primary storage, cross-region replication, air-gapped offsite copy, immutable backup configuration, and weekly automated restoration tests. GDPR Article 32(1)(c) compliant. Fixed price €1,800–2,700.
📋Why this service exists
Article 32(1)(c) requires the ability to restore availability and access to personal data in a timely manner following a physical or technical incident. Organizations without tested backups face both regulatory fines and operational disaster — backup failure is one of the most common GDPR compliance gaps.
What you get
- 3-2-1-1-0 backup architecture implemented
- Automated daily backup schedule configured
- Cross-region replication set up
- Immutable backup configuration (cannot be deleted/modified)
- Weekly automated restoration test job
- Backup monitoring and alerting
- Recovery time objective (RTO) documentation
- Runbook for manual restoration
How we deliver
- Day 0You request quote → reply in 4 business hours
- Day 1–2Discovery call & scope clarification
- Day 3–5Contract signed, kickoff scheduled
- Day 5–7Implementation begins
- Day NFinal deliverables + walkthrough call
- +30 daysFree post-delivery support
Tools & technologies
Prerequisites
- List of databases and services requiring backup
- Target RTO and RPO requirements
- Cloud storage accounts available
Pricing
✓ Within scope:
- •Up to 3 database clusters
- •AWS S3 or GCP Cloud Storage for offsite
- •Standard encryption at rest for backups
⚠ Outside scope (additional quote required):
- •More than 3 clusters (additional quote)
- •Tape/physical media backup
- •WORM-compliant storage hardware procurement
📋Final price confirmed in proposal within 4 hours of your request.
Realistic timeline — what to expect
- T+0hSubmit request
- T+4hInitial proposal (business hours)
- T+1–3dDiscovery call
- T+2–3dFinal invoice
- T+3–5dContract signed
- T+4–6dPayment received
- T+5–7dService kickoff
- T+5–7d+NService complete
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