How iCAS Classic Meets GDPR Requirements

Why GDPR-compliant archiving is indispensable today.

iCAS Classic: The Software for GDPR-Compliant Data Management

Companies process large amounts of personal data daily and must archive it securely, traceably, and correctly in accordance with GDPR. Lack of compliance can lead to high fines and reputational damage. A modern archiving solution like iCAS Classic supports companies in reliably and efficiently meeting legal requirements.

iCAS Classic is our software-based archiving platform that helps companies store personal data tamper-proof, fulfill proof obligations, and ensure data integrity long-term.

Key Benefits of iCAS Classic for GDPR Compliance

Data Minimization & Storage Limitation

Clear separation of user and metadata, WORM-based retention periods, automatic deletion of expired data.

Data Security & Integrity

AES-256 encryption, self-healing, read-after-write & verify access control via Content Storage Container (CSC).

Fast Data Disclosure

Integration into e-discovery tools and search systems, central archive storage platform.

Audit-Proof Documentation

Audit trails, changelogs, complete traceability of all actions.

Technical Data Protection Measures

Privacy by Design, Privacy by Default, KPMG-certified GDPR compliance.

Secure Processing

High-availability services, automatic replication, recovery in case of failure.

High penalties make the right to be forgotten mandatory: iCAS Classic facilitates legal deletion obligations

With functions like Special Delete and Legal Hold, the balancing act between retention obligations and data protection requirements can be securely met. Companies can delete data when data subjects request it – even before the regular retention period expires.

Why Companies Choose iCAS Classic for GDPR Archiving

over 1,200 customers worldwide

Partnerships with HPE, Microsoft, SUSE, among others

audited for GDPR & SEC 17a-4 compliance

flexible, scalable, software-based – ideal for on-premises environments

Conclusion: GDPR-Compliant Archiving Becomes Easier and More Secure with iCAS Classic

iCAS Classic offers everything companies need for secure, transparent, and legally compliant data archiving. From tamper-proof security to clear retention strategies and complete traceability. This turns GDPR compliance from a burden into a stable foundation for trust and future viability.

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With our solutions, you achieve flexible, scalable, and compliance-compliant data archiving

iCAS Classic

iCAS Classic is a flexible middleware for retention management & WORM data archiving. The software solution can be optimally integrated into existing IT infrastructures. While you focus on your core business, iCAS Classic reliably protects the integrity and availability of your data in the background.

iCAS FS

iCAS FS is a scale-out storage platform for diverse use cases related to long-term data storage. The software-based platform is infinitely scalable and impresses with low total costs, easy handling, and high flexibility. Whether as secure backup storage, audit-proof archive, secondary storage, or cost-efficient object storage – iCAS FS meets your requirements in the long term.

iCAS Capture

With iCAS Capture, you expand your archiving strategy to include the direct capture of data from various sources.

The add-on automatically reads relevant information and seamlessly integrates it into the shares of iCAS FS or iCAS Classic. The data is then available in an audit-proof manner and can be securely removed from productive systems, significantly reducing operational effort, storage requirements, and complexity.

Special Delete Manager

In terms of data protection, companies are expected to handle personal data and the “right to erasure” professionally. With the Special Delete Manager for iCAS, you have the option to delete archived data in a GDPR-compliant and simple manner before the retention period expires.