Data Residency: Why It Matters Where Your Data Lives

Data residency refers to the physical, geographic location where your data is stored — and it can carry real legal weight depending on your industry and clients.

Why It Matters

Data stored in another country can become subject to that country's laws (like the US's CLOUD Act), potentially in tension with Canadian privacy expectations, especially for government, healthcare, or financial clients.

When It's a Requirement, Not a Preference

Certain government contracts, healthcare data, and some provincial regulations specifically require data to remain within Canada — worth confirming with your hosting provider rather than assuming.

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