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Fastmail adds EU data region option for email storage in Amsterdam
Key points
- Fastmail now offers an EU data region option.
- Primary data copies are stored on Fastmail's servers in Amsterdam.
- Previously, all accounts were stored in the US.
- Resilient data replicas for EU accounts are currently in the US.
New EU Data Residency Option
Fastmail has introduced a new option for users to select the European Union as the primary storage location for their email data. This new facility is located in Amsterdam and operates on Fastmail's own secure servers. This expansion provides an alternative to the previous setup where all Fastmail accounts were exclusively stored in the United States.
Addressing Data Residency Concerns
The introduction of an EU data region addresses user requests related to local legal compliance, data proximity, and general data residency preferences. Users can now choose their preferred region based on these considerations.
Infrastructure and Data Flow
Fastmail's new Amsterdam facility uses infrastructure built to the same standards as its US locations in Philadelphia and St Louis, utilizing proprietary hardware and software. For accounts set to the EU region, the main copy of mail and files resides in Amsterdam. Incoming mail is routed to EU servers, and Fastmail's applications connect directly to the Amsterdam infrastructure. However, geographically separate replicas of EU data are currently maintained in US locations.
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Fastmail now offers users the option to store their primary email data in a new EU data center located in Amsterdam. This change provides users with more choice regarding data residency, addressing concerns related to local laws and data proximity.