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Data Security & Compliance in AaaS

GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 compliance made simple

Learn how Analytics as a Service eliminates compliance complexity by keeping sensitive data at the source while still delivering powerful insights.

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Data Movement
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Source Control
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Audit Trail
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Technical Concepts
Overview

Security Through Architecture

Traditional data sharing creates massive security and compliance challenges - every data copy is a potential breach point and compliance obligation. Analytics as a Service eliminates these risks through zero data movement architecture where sensitive data never leaves the source.

Key Points

Raw data never leaves the source system

Only computed insights are transmitted

Source maintains custody and control

Full audit trails of all data access

Compliance simplified through zero movement

Why It Matters

Why Security & Compliance Matter

The risks of traditional data sharing

Data Breach Risk

Every copy of sensitive data is a potential breach point. With AaaS, raw data never moves, dramatically reducing your attack surface and breach risk exposure.

GDPR Compliance

GDPR requires strict controls on personal data movement and storage. Zero data movement means data never crosses borders or control boundaries, simplifying GDPR compliance.

CCPA & Privacy Laws

CCPA and other privacy laws create complex obligations when you store personal data. With AaaS, you process insights without storing personal data, eliminating most privacy law obligations.

Industry Regulations

HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other industry regulations have strict data handling requirements. AaaS's zero-movement architecture inherently satisfies many of these requirements.

How It Works

How AaaS Maintains Security

Multi-layer security architecture

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Authentication & Authorization

Every API request requires authentication via API keys. Fine-grained authorization controls exactly what data each user can access.

Key Points:

API key authentication
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Per-endpoint permission management
Audit logging of all access attempts
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Secure Query Execution

Queries execute within the source's security context. Data never moves - only processed results are returned.

Key Points:

Parameterized queries prevent SQL injection
Query execution in source security context
Row-level security applied at source
Results sanitized before transmission
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Encryption in Transit

All API communication uses TLS 1.3 encryption. Results are encrypted from source to consumer with no intermediate storage.

Key Points:

TLS 1.3 for all API communication
Certificate pinning for additional security
No intermediate storage of results
End-to-end encryption maintained
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Audit & Compliance

Complete audit logs of all data access, query execution, and results delivery enable compliance reporting and security monitoring.

Key Points:

Full audit trail of all queries
Query parameters and results logged
Access pattern analysis
Compliance reporting capabilities

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Key Benefits

Security & Compliance Benefits

Zero

Data Breach Risk

No data movement means no copies to breach

100%

GDPR Safe

Data never crosses borders or control boundaries

Full

Audit Trail

Complete record of all data access and usage

Simplified

Compliance

Zero movement simplifies most regulatory requirements

FAQs

Common Questions

Is AaaS GDPR compliant?

AaaS architecture inherently supports GDPR compliance because data never moves. However, compliance also depends on how the API is used. Providers include data processing agreements (DPAs) to formalize GDPR responsibilities.

What about SOC 2 compliance?

Many AaaS providers are SOC 2 certified. The zero-movement architecture actually makes SOC 2 compliance easier because there are fewer systems and data flows to secure and audit.

How do I handle data subject access requests (DSARs)?

For AaaS, DSARs are typically handled by the data source owner, not the analytics consumer. Since you're not storing personal data, you have no DSAR obligations. The provider handles any DSARs related to their source data.

What if I need to comply with data residency requirements?

Data residency is simple with AaaS - data never moves from the source. If the source is in the required jurisdiction, you're compliant. Filter providers by data location to ensure residency compliance.

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