# Backup Policy

#### Objective <a href="#h_01jdq3ntrykpxzqad5jwq4xe0y" id="h_01jdq3ntrykpxzqad5jwq4xe0y"></a>

The primary goal of this backup policy is to ensure the **availability**, **integrity**, and **confidentiality** of the company’s critical data. The procedures outlined below aim to minimise the risk of data loss and guarantee business continuity.

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#### Types of Critical Data to Be Backed Up <a href="#h_01jdq3ntryt0tpet2c5rprqjmn" id="h_01jdq3ntryt0tpet2c5rprqjmn"></a>

Critical data includes:

* Databases containing essential information for the company.
* The GitLab repository, a key asset for software development.

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#### Backup Frequency <a href="#h_01jdq3ntrywn48c9s7yg11gqyt" id="h_01jdq3ntrywn48c9s7yg11gqyt"></a>

To meet availability requirements:

* **GitLab backups** will be performed daily.
* **Database backups** will be conducted more frequently, with backups scheduled every hour.

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#### Backup Storage Location <a href="#h_01jdq3ntrymd3a8748ykzex9fp" id="h_01jdq3ntrymd3a8748ykzex9fp"></a>

All backups will be securely stored in **Google Cloud**, within the **europe-west3 region**.

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#### Physical Security of Backup Media <a href="#h_01jdq3ntry323cs8szfjhhx1yf" id="h_01jdq3ntry323cs8szfjhhx1yf"></a>

The physical security of backup media is ensured by Google Cloud.

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#### Backup Retention Criteria <a href="#h_01jdq3ntrymnazdw0h6208fq9y" id="h_01jdq3ntrymnazdw0h6208fq9y"></a>

Backups will be retained for a period of **30 days**, balancing the need for historical versions and efficient storage management.

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#### Regular Testing of Backup Restoration <a href="#h_01jdq3ntrytd7tgg39zwp95j42" id="h_01jdq3ntrytd7tgg39zwp95j42"></a>

Regular tests of the restoration process will be carried out to ensure recovery capabilities in case of a disaster. These tests will include the validation of recovery times.


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