If a company wants to keep all Mule data and metadata in the EU/US, what is required?

To ensure that all Mule data and metadata is stored within the specified geographical boundaries of the EU or US, selecting MuleSoft-hosted Anypoint Platform control and runtime plane is essential. This setup guarantees that data is managed and processed in a compliant manner according to regional laws, such as GDPR for the EU or comparable regulations in the US.

MuleSoft's managed service offers a structured and secure environment, inherently designed to uphold data residency requirements. By using the MuleSoft-hosted solution, companies can leverage MuleSoft's infrastructure capabilities, including network security, data protection, and compliance measures, which are vital for maintaining legal and regulatory adherence.

On the other hand, customer-hosted runtime planes would require the organization to manage its own infrastructure and security measures, which could introduce complexities in ensuring compliance with the specified geographic restrictions. Public cloud options may not provide sufficient guarantees that data will consistently remain within desired borders without additional configuration and oversight. Hybrid deployments could potentially complicate matters further, especially when data flows across different environments lacking specific compliance mechanisms.

Choosing the MuleSoft-hosted Anypoint Platform enables organizations to focus on their core business activities while ensuring that their data governance requirements are rigorously met.