
2026 Compliance Checklist: Are Your Data Tape Practices Up to Code?
Data tape is far from obsolete. In fact, as organizations continue to manage massive volumes of long-term, regulated data, tape remains one of the most trusted and cost-effective storage mediums in use today. But while the technology is proven, compliance expectations are not standing still. As we move into 2026, regulatory scrutiny around data retention, data destruction, and chain of custody is tightening. Organizations that rely on LTO and enterprise tape media must be able to prove—not just claim—that their