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AWS says it can't restore some data from mideast facilities struck by Iran

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  1. rishikeshs · · focus · HN ↗
    I think this is due to the data residency requirements in UAE. I'm working with a client in the health space and the government requirements requires me to store data only in UAE! Tried with AWS but they were not allowing any new instances and I had to go with Azure.
    1. tacticus · · focus · HN ↗
      Check if the requirement is "only in the uae" or has to have the primary copy in the UAE
      1. rishikeshs · · focus · HN ↗
        Yeah it's a law. Everything health related has to be in UAE.
        1. johncearls · · focus · HN ↗
          I can confirm this. In fact, they require you to physically be in the UAE (no VPN from the states) to access health related data on UAE citizens. Writing this from Abu Dhabi.
          1. rishikeshs · · focus · HN ↗
            Hello from AD as well! Glad to know that Hners are here! :)
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