Data storage and management

In this section, we cover data storage considerations, viable alternatives to data retention, and data catalogs/governance/policy enforcement in edge computing. You will learn about considerations to weigh when implementing data management solutions. By the end of the section, you should be able to articulate what data management processes you will follow and what tools you plan to use to enforce the processes and policies.

Strategies for defining and enforcing data policies

Over the last several years, we’ve seen governments around the world propose and implement legislation aimed at protecting private data, beginning with the EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR). This type of legislation has encouraged organizations to be more intentional about what data they collect, how they store, use, and share it, and for how long and where it is retained.

For organizations to comply with these privacy regulations, there are three foundational...