How does Amazon store its data?

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Data is stored in two different types of ways: 1) data that is accessed frequently is stored in very fast storage (like SSD drives) and 2) data that is infrequently accessed is stored in a cheap object store, like Amazon S3.

Which country does the Amazon store their data in?

In the US, the company operates in some 38 facilities in Northern Virginia, eight in San Francisco, another eight in its hometown of Seattle and seven in northeastern Oregon. In Europe, it has seven data center buildings in Dublin, Ireland, four in Germany, and three in Luxembourg.

How does Amazon protect its data?

We work to protect the security of your personal information during transmission by using encryption protocols and software. We follow the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) when handling credit card data.

Does Amazon build its own data centers?

Each year, Amazon significantly expands its data center operations in the region and around the world in order to provision more capacity to keep up with the explosion of growth in its cloud computing business.

What type of data does Amazon use?

Amazon collects data on consumers through its Alexa voice assistant, its e-commerce marketplace, Kindle e-readers, Audible audiobooks, its video and music platforms, home-security cameras and fitness trackers. Alexa-enabled devices make recordings inside people's homes, and Ring security cameras capture every visitor.

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