Google Cloud Storage — Bucket Lock

Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage allows you to configure object retention with temporary retention, a specific Retention Policy that automatically tracks retention expiration for objects, and even event-based holds which allow you to determine when a Retention Policy begins.

Bucket Lock

With Bucket Lock, you can meet regulatory and compliance requirements, such as those associated with FINRA, SEC, and CFTC. You can also use Bucket Lock to address certain healthcare industry retention regulations.

Combined with Cloud Storage Object Lifecycle Management, you can create a complete data retention strategy, for example, automatically removing data from buckets when retention policies are met.

In the below video, you will learn how to

• How to use the Cloud Shell
• Cloud Storage Bucket Lock

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQqyJQM6QAw

Steps:

Task 1. Create a new bucket
Task 2. Define a Retention Policy
Task 3. Lock the Retention Policy
Task 4. Temporary hold
Task 5. Event-based holds
Task 6. How to Remove a Retention Policy