The first step is guaranteeing the legally compliant and secure handling, transport, and storage of the data. In this context, “secure” refers both to data protection, in particular the safeguarding of personal privacy, and the protection of critical data against unauthorised access. “Handling” means ensuring the availability of the right data to the right people, in the right quality, at the right time, and in the right place. “Transport” means that data is sent between locations over high-performance networks to ensure the appropriate level of data availability. The infrastructure and its operation should guarantee secure, legally compliant access to all data.