AWS Backup: The 3-2-1 Plan for Medical Data Compliant with GDPR
Your medical app risks GDPR fines if data isn’t backed up securely. A clinic lost $500K due to poor backups. This article explains the 3-2-1 plan for AWS in 2025.
TL;DR
Use the 3-2-1 backup plan on AWS in 2025 to ensure GDPR-compliant medical data—reduce data loss risk by 50%, all in 40 seconds.
Introduction
Your medical app risks GDPR fines if data isn’t backed up securely. A clinic lost $500K due to poor backups. This article explains the 3-2-1 plan for AWS in 2025.
Key Point 1: 3 Copies of Data
Keep 3 copies of your data: 1 primary, 2 backups. This reduces data loss risk by 50%. Outcome: Ensures redundancy for critical medical records.
Key Point 2: 2 Different Media
Store backups on 2 media types (e.g., S3 and Glacier). A hospital recovered data in 2 hours using S3 and Glacier. Outcome: Faster recovery cuts downtime by 40%.
Key Point 3: 1 Offsite Copy
Keep 1 copy offsite with AWS Backup. Tool: Use AWS Backup for automation. Pitfall: Don’t skip encryption—unencrypted backups risk GDPR fines.
Summary
Implement the 3-2-1 plan on AWS—3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite—to ensure GDPR compliance and protect medical data in 2025.
FAQ
How long does implementation take? – 1–2 weeks to set up backups.
What does it cost? – $1,000–$5,000 for AWS storage.
Do I need a dedicated specialist? – A cloud engineer ensures compliance.
