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Volkswagen Germany (VWAG) seeks insights on securing the daily cash position data transfer for Volkswagen Credit (VCI-US) from the US to Germany. Learn about legal requirements, data specificity, secure transport, encryption tools, and solutions for ensuring data security compliance.
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Security for Data Transfers Protecting Customer Data
Security for Data Transfers The Business Need Volkswagen Germany (VWAG) wants information on the daily cash position of Volkswagen Credit (VCI-US)
Security for Data Transfers The Problem • How do we protect non-public customer data that is being electronically transmitted from the United States to Germany
Security for Data Transfers Problem Specifics Legal • Federal laws have specific rules & guidelines on what type of information is allowed out of the country. • US Consumer & Privacy laws must be followed in all cases.
Security for Data Transfers Problem Specifics Data For that information that can be sent: • Both parties must agree on data mappings, definitions, and data types. • The originating data source is Sybase • The receiving data source is Oracle / SAP
Security for Data Transfers Problem Specifics Transport • A secure mechanism for transport must be selected that is acceptable to both parties • Solution -> Secure FTP was chosen
Security for Data Transfers Problem Specifics Encryption • The data must be encrypted to ensure privacy, confidentiality, and integrity for: • Both the Corporation & Customer • Solution: GNU Privacy Guard • 128-bit Open PGP
Security for Data Transfers Solutions Legal – Adhere to Data privacy & exportation laws Data – Only send what the receiver needs Transport – Compatible for receiver and sender Encryption – Must be secure and standard