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Pretty much all databases are "immutable". The logs contain every transaction ever made and most institutions save their logs. Also, backups of data are stored
by goodbyesf 3y ago
Pretty much all databases are "immutable". The logs contain every transaction ever made and most institutions save their logs. Also, backups of data are stored on tape and likely shipped somewhere for safekeeping.
- roflyear 3y agoFirst, I don't consider that immutable. Second, that isn't true for all databases, often you have to set it up and turn it on, and think about what you're doing as there are considerations for storage and backups. Third, it isn't like you can just get the data back magically and without effort. It can be a problem to hunt through. It can be an enormous amount of data.
- ludston 3y agoThat's not immutability, that's "log shipping". And if an organisation doesn't have the capability to delete personal data from it's backups, and it operates in Europe, chances are that it's in violation of GDPR and could be subject to millions of Euro's in fines.