Access Control Backup

[fattony]

Hi

 

on a access control maintenance is it just good practice to backup the database or is it a requirement from the likes of SSIAB etc?

 

Appreciate that the backup would be 6 months old but it’s better than nothing

 

thanks

[james.wilson]

Taking a backup depends on clients data retention etc too. Not a requirement afaik

[fattony]

I would have thought a backup is good practice, I have a client who is kicking off because his access control PC has died and we Don’t hold a back up but your comment makes me wonder if GDPR comes into play here?

 

I have looked before but is there a check list for maintenance requirements for access control, this is what I ask the guys to do

 

Check voltage on lock output

check backup battery

check functions of door ie RTE, BG Reader

check lock is secure

Check software is recording transactions

 

Am I missing anything?

 

thanks

[PeterJames]

I recommend backing access up to a usb or server everytime they make a change, or add a card.  That way if the hdd goes or the system falls over, its just install software on new machine and run backup, and all they lose is the journal 

[fattony]

Ideal world yes, I’ve since found out a backup would be pointless as the system is so old that the database couldn’t be imported into the latest version of software ACT winlite 2.5

 

Could you advise on the GDPR stance on a company making a backup and taking that with them? I presume the backup should be left on site

[james.wilson]

backup left on site is one option, but its like sage, word etc its up to the client to backup unless they are paying for a managed backup solution off site etc. Also should the backup be encrypted if your taking it and its found inside the pc etc

[sixwheeledbeast]

I would just assist/guide the client as to best practices when it comes to backups and the storage of them. Getting involved further like keeping or making copies of there data would lead to you becoming a data processor.

If you have to, I would always recommend any portable media like that is encrypted, should really be using 3-2-1 method if your doing them properly.

[MrHappy]

4 minutes ago, sixwheeledbeast said:

If you have to, I would always recommend any portable media like that is encrypted, should really be using 3-2-1 method if your doing them properly.

 

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[PeterJames]

11 minutes ago, MrHappy said:

 

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You get nothing for two in a bed.............not in this game!

[james.wilson]

22 minutes ago, sixwheeledbeast said:

If you have to, I would always recommend any portable media like that is encrypted, should really be using 3-2-1 method if your doing them properly.

The 3-2-1 backup strategy simply states that you should have 3 copies of your data (your production data and 2 backup copies) on two different media (disk and tape) with one copy off-site for disaster recovery.

granted tape isnt used much anymore but the principle remains, 3 copies of data 2 backups and at least 1 off site