What regulations govern the different types of data storage?

Consumer privacy protection laws are causing Congress to change data storage laws rapidly. In public companies, owners should seek assistance on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for data storage and auditing. In health care, special regulations on data storage, movement and auditing protect the privacy of patients. In small to medium businesses, owners should seek assistance from their certified accounting professionals. Reliability is key when dealing with large amounts of data storage because restoration times can turn into days, not hours. Clearly understanding the cost of unplanned downtime can offset the desire to add storage without the adequate ability to restore it in the event of a loss.  more