Good news for SAP customers, thanks to DSAG, the German-speaking SAP User Group.
During the DSAG Kongress in September 2017, one of the hot topics was on the unavailability of license-free SAP solution available to implement GDPR projects and meet the deadline in May 2018. Significant initial investment and effort were being required from SAP systems to be able to comply with the GDPR requirements. Since data archiving facilitates GDPR, our CEO (Thierry Julien) has asked me to keep an eye and ear out for any update relating to this weighty concern for all SAP users.
SAP has listened and responded positively to this request. Your SAP Netweaver Runtime license will be extended to include retention management functions of ILM. This will make it possible for you to implement GDPR projects together with the other standard SAP functions.
SAP has now confirmed the following (taken from the DSAG press release article):
- SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is there for freezing and deleting data.
- SAP has enhanced SAP Netweaver Runtime license with retention management functions from ILM, making this specific function license-free for SAP customers.
- Compensation is planned for SAP clients who have already bought ILM to use for their GDPR project.
The complete press release from DSAG can be found here.
Feel free to contact us for advise on the best strategy for archiving and deletion of data that is specific to your company’s GDPR responsibilities.
We would be happy to help.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen/ Best regards,
Frederic Hottner
Head of Sales for Germany,
DSAG member, Data Archiving and ILM Special Focus Group
FAQs
Q1. What is DSAG?
Answer:
DSAG, or Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe (German-speaking SAP user group), is a global organisation that connects SAP users from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It offers a platform for users to exchange industry knowledge, learn about innovations, and engage with SAP users regarding their needs and concerns. DSAG also organises conferences and events where SAP users can meet, network and discuss their issues related to SAP solutions.
Q2. What is GDPR?
Answer:
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union law that governs how businesses, both within and outside of the EU, handle the personal data of EU residents. It allows individuals more control over their personal data, strengthens their privacy rights, and develops a transparent and secure digital environment.
Q3. What is the purpose of this announcement?
Answer:
One of the most discussed topics at the DSAG Kongress in September 2017 was the unavailability of a license-free SAP solution to implement General Data Protection Regulation compliance and meet the deadline in May 2018. For this, a significant initial investment and efforts were needed from SAP systems to be able to meet the GDPR requirements. This is the whole story behind this announcement.
Q4. How did SAP respond to this request?
Answer:
As expected, SAP listened to this request and responded positively. According to the DSAG press release article, SAP has enhanced the SAP Netweaver Runtime license with retention management functions from ILM, which makes this particular function license-free for SAP customers. This means that the SAP customers can now leverage SAP ILM functionalities for freezing and deleting data. Moreover, SAP also announced the planned compensation for SAP clients who have already bought ILM for General Data Protection Regulation compliance.
Q5. What is SAP ILM?
Answer:
SAP Information Lifecycle Management (SAP ILM) is a comprehensive solution that automates data management throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation to deletion. This streamlined solution uses rules and policies to determine how data is handled, ensuring GDPR compliance, optimising data flows, and reducing costs.
