Use cases

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IBM Object Lock Feature was developed to:

  • Provide an object protection solution for clients looking for functionality that aligns with S3 Object Lock.
  • Allow customers to meet rules and requirements set by regulatory entities for data protection.
    • Financial Industry
    • Healthcare Industry
  • Provide capabilities that can be used to address Ransomware scenarios.
  • Enable operational flexibility through GOVERNANCE mode, allowing privileged users to override retention when business or operational needs arise — without compromising data governance.
  • Support testing, development, and controlled data lifecycle management by allowing safe retention enforcement with the option to shorten or remove retention in GOVERNANCE mode when appropriate permissions are granted.