Stored Data

Keywords

Data, Currently, Store, Retrieve, Archive, Premises, Plans, Move, Cloud, Buy, Storage, Brand, Upgrade, Due, Seconds, Onsite, Offline, Tape, Hybrid, Offsite, Resellers, Years.

Publication Number

PUB 1345

FOI Reference Number

16329

Request Title

Stored Data

Date Range

N/A

Information Requested

1) How much data do you currently store

2) In the next 2-3 years how much data do you think you will have to store

3) How long does it take for you to retrieve data from archive

4) How do you currently store data

5) Is all data stored on premises

6) Are there any plans to move to cloud

7) how do you buy storage, what brand/s do you use

8) When is your next upgrade due

Disclosure with Exemptions

Full Disclosure

Information Correct as at

10 December 2021

Date of Disclosure

15 December 2021

Related Documents/Links

N/A

FOI 16329 Response

Having completed enquiries within Essex Police in respect of Section 1(1)(a), Essex Police does hold information relating to your request, Essex Police can confirm in respect of Section 1(1)(b) the following data:

Caveat:  The data is correct as at 10 December 2021.

1) How much data do you currently store.

3PB.

2) In the next 2-3 years how much data do you think you will have to store.

Freedom of Information (FOI) covers information held in a recorded format at the time a request is received.  FOI legislation does not require the creation of information, provision of opinion, explanation or context.  As such Question 2 is not considered a valid request under FOI.

3) How long does it take for you to retrieve data from archive.

A few seconds.

4) How do you currently store data.

Onsite storage, offline and some tape.

5) Is all data stored on premises.

No, we use a hybrid of Onsite/Offsite/Cloud.

6) Are there any plans to move to cloud.

Yes.

7) how do you buy storage, what brand/s do you use.

Via Resellers using various brands.

8) When is your next upgrade due.

5 years.