Ensuring Secure and Compliant File Transfers
Discover how SFTPPlus can help your organization comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) while ensuring secure and efficient file transfers. This guide explores the key aspects of GDPR compliance related to data protection, security, and file transfer integrity.
The Impact of GDPR on File Transfers
The GDPR mandates stringent data protection measures, affecting file transfers in several key ways. Organizations must prioritize security, compliance, and data integrity to avoid penalties and safeguard sensitive information.
SFTPPlus MFT is specifically designed to secure FTP and SFTP transfers for sensitive company data, ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements.
Here's how SFTPPlus MFT supports GDPR compliance and enhances file transfer security in your organization.
Data Security and Encryption
Organizations must protect personal data when transferring files, especially across borders. Encryption is highly recommended and, in some cases, required to ensure confidentiality and integrity.
Standard file transfer protocols like SFTP, HTTPS, and FTPS help protect data in transit. SFTPPlus MFT supports all these protocols in a single product, offering a unified approach to secure file transfers.
Regardless of the file transfer protocol, SFTPPlus MFT provides a standardized method to configure access control policies and define who can access the data.
Audit and Compliance Monitoring
To meet GDPR requirements, organizations must log and monitor file transfers to demonstrate compliance.
SFTPPlus MFT automatically records all file transfer operations and administrative actions, generating comprehensive log files and audit reports.
Maintaining audit trails is crucial for proving GDPR compliance. SFTPPlus MFT enables organizations to:
- Store local log files with automated rotation
- Configure data retention and deletion policies
- Send logs to centralized security information and event management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk, LogStash, or Datadog
These features help organizations proactively manage data security and compliance obligations.
Third-Party Compliance and Data Processing Agreements
When handling sensitive company data, organizations must establish Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) when exchanging information internally or externally.
For businesses using cloud services or third-party file transfer tools (e.g., AWS S3, Azure File), it is essential to ensure GDPR compliance through DPAs with service providers.
SFTPPlus MFT is designed to operate as a fully managed file transfer solution, offering:
- Full control over file transfer operations
- Support for both manual and automated file transfers
- Secure data storage, access, and transfers without relying on third-party services
This approach ensures that your data remains under your control, minimizing compliance risks associated with external services.
Employee Training and Awareness
To comply with GDPR, organizations must ensure that employees handling personal data receive proper training.
Our technical support team assists system administrators and IT personnel in understanding secure file transfer operations and best practices. We ensure that your staff is well-equipped to:
- Manage data subject requests effectively
- Respond to security incidents promptly
- Implement GDPR-compliant data handling policies
With over 15 years of industry experience, we offer expert-led knowledge seminars to help organizations develop and maintain robust data protection strategies.
Take the Next Step Towards GDPR Compliance
Ensuring compliance with GDPR requires a proactive approach to data security and file transfer management. SFTPPlus MFT provides a comprehensive solution to help your organization meet GDPR requirements with confidence.
Contact us today to learn how SFTPPlus MFT can streamline your managed file transfers (MFT) while ensuring full GDPR compliance.