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Use of MTFTP encrypted files versus FTPS (secured FTP)

Question & Answer


Question

Can  I send files to IBM or IBM business partner support teams in MTFTP format?  

Cause

GDPR  ( General Data Protection Regulation )

Answer

While you can still send MTFTP files for a case it may not be possible for support teams to access these files if it is necessary to use the files for something other than browse (for example, to use  in a re-create scenario).  It is better to send tersed files from a z/OS environment via secure FTP (FTPS) as it is possible within GDPR rules to transfer these to a z/OS environment if needed.
See INFO APAR II13819  ( https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2451297 ) which has a link to a RED ALERT document
related to GDPR and sending of files:

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Document Information

Modified date:
20 March 2020

UID

ibm16113566