Copy Data Management is not a Replacement for Backup
Copy Data Management (CDM) is a very hot topic in both the backup and recovery and storage management markets today. Technology startups are coming out of stealth mode, investors are funding new ventures, and established hardware and software vendors are entering the market.
Say Goodbye to Legacy Availability Strategies and Hello to Resiliency Platform from Veritas
Business IT services are complex and more often than not, have numerous application and service dependencies across heterogeneous infrastructures and platforms. In addition to backing up data, many organizations rely on native tools or virtual point solutions like Veeam. Unfortunately, they only work in virtual environments and don’t cater to critical business services that may be running on physical hardware. Read more.Earn Greater Rewards
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With the one-two punch of an earthquake in the Mid-Atlantic US followed closely by a hurricane potentially hitting the same region, Disaster Recovery is probably a popular discussion right now in the Washington DC area. Of course Business Continuity professionals write contingency plans for all types of disasters, not just ones caused by nature. Don’t you want to ask God, or M#LifeAtVeritas Interview with Stefan Aitman: Work Life Balance is the key to a Happy Life
In his candid #LifeAtVeritas interview, Stefan Aitman shares some career advice, how he was influenced at a young age to explore the world, shares what motivates him and why it is important to have a work-life balance, read on to find out more about Stefan.
Turning GDPR from a headache into an opportunity: A guide
So now we know. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force in May 2018, will apply to the UK. Most of us knew this anyway, since Brexit was not going to happen soon enough to make us exempt, and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) had given strong indications of support.The Global Impact of eDiscovery and Data Protection Laws in Germany
The acknowledged power of Continental Europe is Germany. Its steady economy and stable politics offer foreign companies an inviting prospect for investment. And yet, as organizations explore and begin developing business opportunities in Germany, they often become entangled in a web of unfamiliar legal issues. These issues, particularly eDiscovery and data protection laws, can be a costly and time consuming trap for unsuspecting companies. To avoid becoming ensnared by legal minutiae, attorney fees and lost opportunities, companies should consider gaining at least a basic understanding regarding the German eDiscovery and data protection landscape. Discovery in Germany By way of introduction, it should be noted that Germany, like most European countries, is a civil code country whose legal traditions are distinct from the common law notions that characterize the United States. According to its legal precepts, civil litigation in Germany is conducted in a vastly different fashion than in the U.S. For example, “discovery,” as it is known in the United States, does not exist in Germany. Interrogatories, categorical document requests and requests for admissions are simply unavailable as discovery devices. Instead, Germany only allows a limited exchange of documents, with the parties typically only disclosing information that supports their claims. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently commented on this key distinction when it observed in Heraeus Kulzer v. Biomet that “the German legal system . . . does not authorize discovery in the sense of Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.” The court went on to explain that “[a] party to a German lawsuit cannot demand categories of documents from his opponent. All he can demand are documents that he is able to identify specifically—individually, not by category.” Another key distinction to discovery in Germany is the lack of rules or case law requiring the preservation of ESI or paper documents. This stands in sharp contrast to American jurisprudence, which typically requires organizations to preserve information as soon as they “reasonably anticipate” litigation. Data Protection in Germany Another critical, distinguishing characteristic of Germany’s legal traditions are its notions of data protection and individual privacy. Unlike the mostly laissez-faire approach in the U.S. to data protection, Germany has adopted a comprehensive framework to secure personal information from unreasonable government and corporate intrusions. To guard against such intrusions, Germany has strict requirements that govern any “processing” of personal information. In addition, corporate data processing in Germany must satisfy company Works Councils, which represent the interests of employees and protect their privacy rights. Those protections extend to domestic litigation and international data transfers, to which Works Councils and company Data Protection Officers may object. Another important aspect to German data protection laws are the restrictions they place on transferring personal information across international borders. Companies with offices in Germany must ensure that the country where such data will be transferred has enacted laws that meet EU data protection standards. Transfers of personal data to countries that do not meet those standards are generally forbidden, with substantial fines imposed for non-compliance. This backdrop of complexity suggests that companies exploring business opportunities in Germany should obtain a better understanding of its discovery and data protection laws. There are various resources that provide straightforward answers to these issues at no cost to the end-user. For example, global legal expert James Daley recently recorded two podcasts that discuss the challenges associated with German discovery and data privacy laws. Think tanks such as The Sedona Conference have also made available materials that provide significant detail on these issues, including its “International Overview of Discovery, Data Privacy, and Disclosure Requirements.” By obtaining a greater awareness of the legal workings inside Germany, organizations can more capably develop a cooperative, proactive process for how they will address data preservation and production for cross-border litigation. By so doing, organizations can be better prepared to address potential eDiscovery and data protection snares that are inextricably intertwined with globalization.An interview with Jason Gerrard: Finding your happy place helps achieve success
In this #LifeAtveritas blog post Jason Gerrard shares some valuable career advice – immerse yourself as much as possible into your role, learning and gain technical qualifications, this will serve you well. He also compares Veritas to his love of cake, which is interesting and is passionate about robotics.
