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Privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance · Core

Data localisation

Also called: data localization

ELI5

A legal or policy requirement that specified data remain or be processed within a jurisdiction.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by data localisation, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Data localisation” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance.

Why it matters: In privacy, data protection & cybersecurity compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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