Simplify compliance with M365 BaaS

Reliable backup, particularly for your Microsoft tenant, has emerged as necessary to meet regulatory requirements and ensure data resilience. This article explores why Microsoft 365 Backup as a Service (M365 BaaS) backup is essential for compliance and how it simplifies the complex landscape of information privacy laws.

The regulatory landscape

• Regulators Demand Control – Information privacy laws worldwide emphasise that businesses must be in control of their data. Organisations are expected to safeguard their data and demonstrate accountability, whether it's the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other regional regulations.
   
• Backup services & GDPR – GDPR explicitly mentions backup services. Compliance with GDPR requires more than data encryption; it necessitates robust backup solutions that address specific requirements. These include data centre choices, encryption protocols, retention policies, and the ability to purge backups when necessary.

Your data is your responsibility.

It is a common misconception that your Microsoft data is protected automatically. Microsoft is responsible for infrastructure and connectivity and will keep your data safe to the best of its ability. Ultimately, long-term protection and archiving of data falls to you.

Instead of relying on traditional on-premises backup methods, M365 BaaS leverages the capabilities of cloud computing to offer a more flexible, scalable, and automated approach to data protection in a single monthly subscription.

The case for M365 BaaS

1. A safety net

M365 BaaS acts as an unlimited safety net for your data. It ensures that critical information, including emails, files, and collaboration data, is securely backed up without time constraints. Compliance requires data retention beyond what native features like Recycle Bins offer.

2. Point-in-time recovery

Need to retrieve data from six months ago? M365 BaaS allows you to restore data from any point in time. Compliance audits and legal requirements demand historical accuracy, and M365 BaaS delivers precisely that.

3. Cross-user recovery

Collaborative workspaces thrive on shared data. M365 BaaS enables cross-user recovery, ensuring that entire teams can access restored files. Compliance isn't limited to individual users—it extends to collective data protection.

4. Data retention & purging

Compliance regulations specify data retention periods. M365 BaaS solutions allow organisations to retain data indefinitely or according to their policies. Additionally, the ability to purge backups ensures compliance with data erasure requirements.

Don't leave compliance to chance. Take proactive steps to protect your cloud data. Compliance isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about safeguarding your business and maintaining trust with customers and partners. For more information on how M365 BaaS supports you with robust backups, please Click Here to speak to one of the team members. Alternatively, existing customers can contact their Account Manager.