Geographic Distribution and Compliance

Backup storage locations must balance disaster recovery needs with data residency requirements. Geographic distribution protects against regional disasters but must respect regulations prohibiting data movement across borders. Some organizations maintain separate backup systems for different jurisdictions, increasing complexity but ensuring compliance.

Replication strategies must consider both technical and legal requirements. Synchronous replication provides better RPO but may violate data residency rules if replicas cross borders. Asynchronous replication allows geographic filtering but increases potential data loss. Metadata about data location and applicable regulations helps automate compliant replication decisions.