Backups
Data escrow assures the customer that data is backup in an independent location.Disputes
In some cases, a vendor may hold a customer's data as a bargaining chip in a commercial dispute. In this case, the data escrow service provides an alternative route for liberating data. The ability to do this depends on the structure of the contracts involved.Certifications
Liberating data from a service that fails to meet certain obligations such as obtaining licenses and certifications.Service Failure
Failures a service such as extended downtime that cause customers to demand their data.Business Failure
Failure of the business holding the data such as a financial collapse.| Overview: Data Escrow | ||
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Definition | The practice of storing data with a neutral third party that is released to rightful owners upon certain conditions. | |
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