Choosing a VPS can be daunting. You want a server that is fast, cheap but privacy and data localization laws are changing that. Privacy laws are not only boring, they are changing things, and the VPS landscape, on a global level, is on the verge of a dramatic shift.
• India wants certain forms of data apply in India.
• Europe has GDPR which limits the ability for data to leave the EU.
This is highly complicating the VPS selection process. You cannot simply buy the cheapest or fastest server, without knowing the location of that server.
• Increased expense: They have to maintain servers in various locations
• Higher costs: They have to have servers in multiple countries
• Further rules to monitor: Rules become obsolete.
• Less option on the user: You will not be able to use certain server locations.
I had to move an existing website from the United States to the European server but just to have a privacy compliant website. Yes, that was frustrating, but it had to be done.
• Servers in various countries: You may choose a legal jurisdiction limit.
• Compliance Tools: For regulatory-safe settings with your data safety.
• To store your data in an encrypted format: To ensure it makes it to your website safely.
These options are beneficial, however, you may still feel boxed in if your website is internationally scoped.
What Does Data Localization Mean?
Data localization means your data must stay within a country.• India wants certain forms of data apply in India.
• Europe has GDPR which limits the ability for data to leave the EU.
This is highly complicating the VPS selection process. You cannot simply buy the cheapest or fastest server, without knowing the location of that server.
How Privacy Laws Create Limitation on VPS
Privacy laws are exacting laws. The implications of breaking privacy laws can be traumatic to a company. VPS providers have to deal with:• Increased expense: They have to maintain servers in various locations
• Higher costs: They have to have servers in multiple countries
• Further rules to monitor: Rules become obsolete.
• Less option on the user: You will not be able to use certain server locations.
I had to move an existing website from the United States to the European server but just to have a privacy compliant website. Yes, that was frustrating, but it had to be done.
How VPS Service Providers Assist
VPS service providers assist by supplying:• Servers in various countries: You may choose a legal jurisdiction limit.
• Compliance Tools: For regulatory-safe settings with your data safety.
• To store your data in an encrypted format: To ensure it makes it to your website safely.
These options are beneficial, however, you may still feel boxed in if your website is internationally scoped.
