For preserving logs for 12 years within European boundaries, which solution is recommended?

Creating a Cloud Storage bucket in the EUROPE-WEST1 region is the recommended solution for preserving logs for 12 years within European boundaries. Google Cloud Storage offers a durable and secure way to store large amounts of data, including logs, with options for lifecycle management to handle retention policies effectively. By selecting a specific geographical region like EUROPE-WEST1, you ensure that the data is stored within the regulatory boundaries necessary for compliance with European data protection laws, such as the GDPR.

Additionally, Cloud Storage is designed for long-term retention, making it a suitable choice for preserving logs over extended periods. It provides features such as versioning, access control, and encryption, which enhance the security of the stored logs.

Other options may not meet the specific requirements for long-term log retention or data residency. For instance, while BigQuery is excellent for analyzing large datasets, it is not primarily designed for long-term log storage and could incur higher costs for extended usage. Storing logs on a local on-premises server can complicate compliance and management, especially when considering data replication and backup initiatives. Implementing Cloud Pub/Sub is more suited for event-driven architectures and messaging rather than static log storage for the long term. Therefore, using a Cloud Storage bucket in the