Data Hosting & Canadian Data Residency Services

The contract requires secure, onshore data hosting services within Canada for audio and video files undergoing redaction processing, ensuring full compliance with Canadian privacy and information security standards including the Privacy Act, the Access to Information Act, and Protected B controls. All data must remain physically hosted and processed within Canadian borders to meet strict data residency requirements, prohibiting any transfer, storage, or access outside the country during the lifecycle of the redaction work. The service must provide robust technical safeguards, auditability, and operational control to protect sensitive government information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or breach. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Correctional Service of Canada under the Government of Canada, classified under NAICS code 518210 for data processing and hosting services. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a formal response deadline of May 25, 2026. Performance is expected to occur entirely within Canada, aligning with federal mandates for secure and sovereign data handling. Contractors must demonstrate proven capability in delivering secure, compliant hosting environments tailored to high-sensitivity government workflows, with an emphasis on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected audio-video materials throughout the redaction process.