Your data encrypted. Stored in the UK. Always.
AES-256 encryption applied before your data leaves your network. Stored in ISO 27001 certified UK data centres with customer-managed keys and full compliance documentation.
AES-256
encryption applied before data leaves your network
UK-only
data residency with no cross-border transfers
ISO 27001
certified data centre infrastructure
12 months
tamper-evident audit log retention
Encrypted cloud storage capabilities.
AES-256 Encryption at Source
Data is encrypted with AES-256 before it leaves your network. The encryption key is held by you, not us. No one can access your data without your key.
Encryption in Transit
All data transferred to cloud storage uses TLS 1.3. Encrypted at source, encrypted in transit, encrypted at rest. Three layers of protection on every backup.
UK-Only Data Residency
Your backup data never leaves the United Kingdom. All storage nodes are located in UK data centres. No cross-border data transfers, no GDPR complications.
ISO 27001 Certified Infrastructure
Storage infrastructure is hosted in ISO 27001 certified data centres with physical access controls, CCTV, and 24/7 security. Audit evidence available on request.
Customer-Managed Encryption Keys
You hold the encryption keys. If you terminate the service, your data cannot be read by anyone. Key rotation is supported and documented for compliance purposes.
Compliance-Ready Audit Trails
Full audit logs of all backup and restore activity. Logs are tamper-evident and retained for 12 months. Suitable for GDPR, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials audits.
From key generation to compliance-ready storage.
Encryption Key Generation
Unique AES-256 encryption keys generated for your organisation. Keys stored in your key management system, not ours. You retain full control from day one.
Storage Tier Selection
We select the appropriate UK storage tier based on your recovery time objectives, data volume, and retention requirements. Costs confirmed before deployment.
Agent Configuration
Backup agents configured to encrypt data at source before transmission. Bandwidth throttling applied to avoid impacting business operations during backup windows.
Initial Encrypted Upload
First full backup encrypted and uploaded to UK storage. Upload verified and integrity confirmed. Large datasets can use local seeding to reduce initial upload time.
Compliance Documentation
Data residency certificates, encryption specifications, and audit trail access provided. Documentation formatted for ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials requirements.
Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting
Encryption status and backup health monitored daily. Monthly reports confirm all data is encrypted, stored in the UK, and recoverable. Annual compliance review included.
Encrypted storage across the UK.
Challenge: A Manchester law firm needed to demonstrate to their SRA audit that all client data backed up offsite was encrypted and stored within the UK. Their previous provider could not confirm UK-only storage.
Outcome: IP Four provided data residency certificates and encryption documentation. SRA audit passed with no findings against data protection controls.
Challenge: A Leeds healthcare provider processing patient data needed to ensure all backup copies met NHS data security standards including encryption at rest and UK data residency.
Outcome: All backup data encrypted with AES-256 and stored in UK data centres. DSP Toolkit submission updated with verified encryption and residency evidence.
Challenge: An Edinburgh financial services firm needed customer-managed encryption keys for their backup data to satisfy FCA requirements around data control and third-party access.
Outcome: Customer-managed key infrastructure deployed. Firm retains sole access to encryption keys. FCA compliance requirement met with full audit trail provided.
Encrypted backup stored in the UK with full compliance evidence.
We scope your encryption requirements, confirm UK data residency, and provide all documentation needed for GDPR, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials audits. Free, no obligation.