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How Your Data Is Stored

Acquaint can be deployed in various installation configurations, the following document details how and where your Acquaint data is stored and how it can be accessed.

  • Local Data Storage

  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Hosting

  • Backup Systems

  • Bright Logic Access to Your Data

 www.idrive.com (see below for details on iDrive) here on Azure capabilities to enable robust GDPR compliance.


Server Location

  • Cloud Server and Services supplied by Microsoft

  • Secure off-site data centres based in the EU

  • Fully air-conditioned rooms which provide safety from gas, water, and fire

  • 24 hour surveillance by highly qualified specialists


Server Platform

  • Microsoft Windows Server

  • Windows Firewall


Data & Access

  • Acquaint data stored in Microsoft SQL Server Database

  • Transparent SQL Data Encryption (TDE)

  • Access to server is protected via a firewall allowing only specific IP addresses. All connections are authorised and administered by Bright Logic


Backups

  • Daily backups made to EU location and stored within Azure Cloud


iDrive


 https://www.islonline.com which is built into Acquaint CRM.

To request help a customer would: 

  • Click on the HELP menu in Acquaint

  • Select the option “Request remote support ”ISL” will download and launch

  • The customer will enter in the support number

  • The application will launch and the support staff will be able to see the customer screen and be able to assist with the query raised.

  • After the session the support staff will disconnect and will not take a copy of any data with them.

  • They will hold in strict confidence and treat as highly confidential anything they have seen when providing support.


Level 2 – Request Backup Of Data

If forensic and deep examination and correction is required:

  • A backup of the Acquaint database will be taken and this will be delivered securely to Bright Logic servers

  • The database will be restored so that we can then examine and provide a correction or solution

  • After this support ticket is concluded the database is deleted within 2 days

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