All database application software files should be backed up off-site. Firewalls must be in place for the safe and secure transfer of data from clients to the service provider and between interim locations. Data must be encrypted prior to transmission. The facility should be designed to comply with the special requirements of clients who require the highest level of security. Institutions can transmit data on dedicated T-1 lines.
Employees have to be put through security and background checks to insure confidentiality.