Backup vs. Archive in Pharma

Know the Difference. Stay Compliant.

In the pharmaceutical industry, managing data isn't just about storage—it's about meeting strict regulatory demands. This white paper provides a concise, expert-led explanation of how backups and archives serve very different purposes under GxP compliance. Backups restore operations; archives protect data long-term for audits, inspections, and legal obligations.

Learn how to configure your systems correctly, especially when dealing with high-throughput lab devices like GC-MS or flow cytometers, where performance and compliance must go hand in hand.

Who Should Read This:

• Quality and Compliance Officers
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• Lab Managers
• Data Integrity Leads
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals

Key Benefits:

✅ Understand FDA and EMA expectations for data retention
✅ Learn why backups are not enough for regulatory compliance
✅ Discover archiving best practices specific to GxP environments
✅ Avoid common pitfalls in lab device data management
✅ Ensure traceability, integrity, and audit-readiness