Automated data backups and secure document storage

Purpose

 1.1. Automate periodic, encrypted backups of compliance and grazing lease documents to chosen cloud or on-premise locations.
 1.2. Ensure all agistment service records and reports are accessible for audits, client reviews, and regulatory compliance with minimum manual intervention.
 1.3. Validate integrity and retrievability of critical animal service records during reporting or emergencies.
 1.4. Maintain granular version control and retention schedules as required under agricultural, financial, and animal husbandry standards.

Trigger Conditions

 2.1. Scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom).
 2.2. On document update or creation in designated folders (e.g., new grazing lease, updated compliance report).
 2.3. Manual user initiation (for ad hoc needs).
 2.4. Detection of file pattern, type, or metadata tag (e.g., "audit_ready").
 2.5. Regulatory deadline reminders (from system or calendar integration).
 2.6. Completion of workflow task (e.g., sign-off by staff, approval from manager).

Platform variants

 3.1. Google Drive
  • API: `files.create` for upload; `files.get` for versioning.
  • Example: Authentication via OAuth2, cron-based trigger, store to shared team folder.

 3.2. Dropbox
  • API: `/files/upload` for new backups; `/files/list_folder` for monitoring changes.
  • Example: Webhook trigger on file update, encrypted ZIP before upload.

 3.3. Microsoft OneDrive
  • API: `/drive/root:/path:/content` to upload documents.
  • Example: Trigger on SharePoint change, multi-factor access.

 3.4. Amazon S3
  • API: `PutObject` for uploads; `GetObject` for restoration.
  • Example: Schedule via Lambda, use versioned buckets.

 3.5. Box
  • API: `/files/content` for replacing or uploading.
  • Example: Policy-based retention, event triggers.

 3.6. SharePoint
  • API: `_api/web/GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl('/FolderName')/Files/Add` for upload.
  • Example: Site library backup, access controlled by Azure AD.

 3.7. Backblaze B2
  • API: `b2_upload_file`, `b2_list_file_versions`.
  • Example: Lifecycle rules for deletion, encryption at rest.

 3.8. Wasabi
  • API: `PUT` requests compatible with S3.
  • Example: Cost-effective, immutable bucket for compliance.

 3.9. iDrive
  • Function: Scheduled cloud backups using API endpoints.
  • Example: Device agent triggers backup and retention.

 3.10. Nextcloud
  • API: WebDAV `PUT` uploads and folder sync.
  • Example: Local-to-cloud mirroring, user permission sync.

 3.11. Zoho WorkDrive
  • API: `/upload` method, `/version` for file rollback.
  • Example: Department-based backup automation.

 3.12. Egnyte
  • API: `/v1/fs-content/` for file upload; `/v1/fs/` for folder monitoring.
  • Example: Automatic folder snapshot post-edit.

 3.13. Tresorit
  • Function: Secure encrypted upload via REST API.
  • Example: Triggered by compliance file placement.

 3.14. Mega
  • Function: End-to-end encrypted upload endpoint.
  • Example: Drag-and-drop folder event triggers.

 3.15. Citrix ShareFile
  • API: `/Items({id})/Upload` for document storage.
  • Example: Policy trigger for data classified as ‘audit-sensitive’.

 3.16. pCloud
  • API: `uploadfile` for instant remote storage.
  • Example: Scheduler-driven full directory backup.

 3.17. Acronis Cyber Protect
  • API: `/backups` for operation start, `/restore_points` management.
  • Example: Agent sets backup type, retention, encryption.

 3.18. Veeam
  • API: RESTful control over backup jobs, repository selection.
  • Example: File/folder job runs on completion of data entry.

 3.19. OwnBackup
  • Function: Backup and recovery API for SaaS records.
  • Example: Automatic backup upon record state change.

 3.20. IBM Cloud Object Storage
  • API: S3-compatible `PutObject`, encryption via KMS.
  • Example: Vault archiving for compliance record retention.

 3.21. Azure Blob Storage
  • API: `PutBlob`, lifecycle management.
  • Example: Event Grid trigger upon new item in container.

Benefits

 4.1. Ensures audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
 4.2. Reduces risks from accidental deletions or data corruption.
 4.3. Guarantees encrypted, off-site backup for disaster recovery.
 4.4. Enables granular access controls and tamper-proof audit trails.
 4.5. Simplifies multi-level approval or periodic review processes.
 4.6. Automates retention and disposal to meet animal service obligations.
 4.7. Eases rapid restoration in the event of dispute, inspection, or natural emergency.
 4.8. Supports integration with other compliance, ERP, or legal reporting platforms.