> ## Documentation Index
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# Data Residency

> Choose where your data is stored for compliance

<Note>
  Data residency is available on the Enterprise plan.
</Note>

Data residency means storing your data in a specific geographic location to meet local laws and regulations.

## Why does data residency matter?

Different regions have different requirements for where data can be stored:

* GDPR requires that EU citizens' personal data is protected according to European standards, no matter where it's stored or processed.
* Some government organizations in countries like Australia must keep certain data within their borders.

By choosing where your data is stored, you can meet these requirements and demonstrate compliance.

## How does data residency work in Speckle?

Speckle workspaces let you choose where your data lives, so you can stay compliant while keeping full control over your data.

* Every workspace starts in Speckle's default region.
* Business plan customers can choose a different region for their workspace to meet their compliance needs.
* The **Extra data region** add-on lets you set data residency at the project level for more granular control.

## Available Regions

Data residency is available on the Enterprise plan.

* Choose from **EU**, **UK**, **North America**, or **Asia Pacific** as your workspace's default region. All of your project data will be stored in this region.

* For more granular regions, and project-specific regions, <a href="mailto:billing@speckle.systems">
  contact us</a>

* If you don't specify a region, your data automatically goes to Speckle's default region, optimized for performance and speed.