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Everything You Need to Know About ClearVault

Get answers to common questions about data archiving, compliance, and how ClearVault can help your organization. From general inquiries to industry-specific compliance requirements, we've got you covered.

General FAQs

Understanding data archiving and how ClearVault works for your organization.

What is data archiving and why is it important?

Data archiving is the process of securely storing inactive or legacy data while keeping it accessible for compliance, audits, and future use. It reduces costs, ensures compliance, and future-proofs data for analytics.

How is ClearVault different from traditional storage providers?

Unlike generic storage, ClearVault is compliance-driven. We ensure archives meet HIPAA, FINRA, FOIA, and other regulations while structuring data for long-term accessibility and AI-readiness.

Can ClearVault integrate with my existing systems?

Yes. By default, we migrate and archive data from your current systems. For clients who need ongoing or near real-time data capture, we offer optional API integrations.

What industries benefit most from ClearVault?

Healthcare, Financial Services, Government, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, and Technology/Telecom — any sector facing strict compliance and growing data volumes.

Healthcare FAQs

HIPAA compliance and healthcare data archiving questions answered.

Does ClearVault meet HIPAA requirements?

Yes. ClearVault is designed to align with HIPAA retention requirements, providing secure, immutable archives and audit-ready access.

Can I retire my EHR/EMR system if I move data into ClearVault?

Absolutely. Many hospitals and clinics use ClearVault to decommission costly EHR/EMR platforms while keeping full access to patient records.

How long must patient records be archived?

HIPAA requires records to be retained for at least six years, and many states mandate longer periods. ClearVault ensures compliance with both federal and state rules.

Is the archived data accessible for research and analytics?

Yes. Our archives are AI-ready, enabling healthcare organizations to leverage data for analytics, research, and innovation while staying compliant.

Financial Services FAQs

SEC, FINRA, and financial compliance questions answered.

Does ClearVault comply with SEC and FINRA rules?

Yes. ClearVault is built with SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA 4511 in mind, ensuring records are immutable and audit-ready.

Can ClearVault capture communications like Bloomberg or Teams?

Yes. We migrate and archive communications from these platforms. For firms needing near real-time ingestion, we offer optional API integrations.

How does ClearVault help during audits?

Our audit dashboards provide fast, advanced search capabilities, allowing compliance teams to deliver regulator requests in minutes instead of weeks.

Is the data tamper-proof?

Yes. All archives are immutable, providing defensible records that cannot be altered.

Government FAQs

FOIA compliance and government data archiving questions answered.

Does ClearVault support FOIA compliance?

Yes. Our platform centralizes records, making it faster and easier to respond to FOIA requests with full transparency.

Can state and local governments use ClearVault?

Absolutely. We support federal, state, and local government agencies with archiving solutions tailored to their compliance needs.

How long must public records be retained?

Retention varies by jurisdiction, but many mandates require decades of preservation. ClearVault supports long-term, compliance-ready storage.

Can ClearVault integrate with ongoing government systems?

Yes. While most agencies start by migrating existing records, we also provide optional integrations for continuous record updates.

Manufacturing FAQs

ERP offloading and manufacturing compliance questions answered.

How does ClearVault help with ERP offloading?

We extract historical data from ERP systems like SAP or Oracle and move it into secure, compliant archives — reducing ERP storage costs and system load.

Does this help with ISO and OSHA compliance?

Yes. ClearVault is designed to meet ISO/OSHA record retention requirements, making compliance audits simpler and faster.

Can engineering and product lifecycle data be archived?

Absolutely. We specialize in preserving design files, CAD records, and production data for long-term access.

Do I still have access to the data once it's archived?

Yes. Authorized users can retrieve archived data anytime, and optional API integrations can connect archives back into ERP workflows.

Energy & Utilities FAQs

SCADA systems, IoT data, and utility compliance questions answered.

Can ClearVault handle SCADA system log archiving?

Yes. ClearVault is designed to securely ingest and store SCADA logs in immutable archives that meet regulatory retention requirements.

What about IoT and sensor data?

We support bulk migration of IoT data and offer optional integrations for ongoing ingestion, making it easier to manage continuous data flows.

Which compliance regulations does this support?

ClearVault helps utilities align with EPA, DOE, FERC, and environmental reporting standards, along with state and regional retention mandates.

How does this reduce costs?

By offloading long-term storage from expensive production systems, utilities save infrastructure costs while maintaining audit readiness.

Technology & Telecom FAQs

SaaS integrations, telecom compliance, and cloud-native solutions.

Can ClearVault integrate with SaaS communication tools like Slack or Teams?

Yes. We migrate historical data and, with optional integrations, can capture ongoing communications from platforms like Slack, Teams, or Zoom.

How does this help telecom providers?

Telecoms must retain communication logs for regulatory compliance. ClearVault provides immutable, searchable archives that simplify audits and reduce costs.

Is this designed for cloud-native companies?

Absolutely. ClearVault was built for fast-scaling SaaS and IT firms that require flexible, scalable storage.

Can archived data be used for analytics and fraud detection?

Yes. Archives are structured for AI readiness, enabling advanced insights, fraud monitoring, and customer analytics.

Contact & Demo FAQs

Questions about getting started with ClearVault.

How long does it take to get a demo scheduled?

Most demos can be scheduled within 1–2 business days.

What should I expect in a demo?

We'll walk you through the ClearVault platform, show you how migration and archiving work, and answer your compliance questions.

Can I invite multiple team members to a demo?

Absolutely. We encourage compliance officers, IT leaders, and executives to join.

Do I need to prepare data before scheduling a demo?

No preparation needed. We'll show you how the process works — tailored to your industry.

Compliance & Security FAQs

Security certifications and compliance validation questions.

Is ClearVault currently SOC2 certified?

SOC2 certification is in progress. Our platform already aligns with many of the required controls, and certification will further validate our security practices.

How do you ensure compliance across multiple industries?

We built ClearVault from the ground up with compliance frameworks in mind — HIPAA, FINRA, FOIA, ISO/OSHA, and more.

Is my data encrypted?

Yes. All data is encrypted both at rest and in transit, ensuring end-to-end protection.

How can I prove compliance during an audit?

Our audit dashboards provide regulator-ready reports and searchable archives, making audits faster and less stressful.

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