Backup for Twinfield
Twinfield does not automatically create a backup of your financial accounts and client files. Here is what is genuinely at stake — and how to protect it in under an hour.
((Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS))
What is actually stored in Twinfield?
Twinfield is the daily operational backbone for many accountants, audit firms and international businesses. What most users don't realise: all that data is not automatically protected against loss.
Typical data that lives in Twinfield and can be lost:
- general ledger — full chart of accounts and transaction history per company
- client files — complete accounting files per client entity
- VAT returns — local and international VAT filings
- consolidated accounts — group consolidations and intercompany eliminations
All of this data falls under Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS, which means you must be able to reproduce it for 7 years.
Does Twinfield automatically create a backup?
Twinfield is cloud-based, so your data is safe — right? This is the most common misconception among accountants, audit firms and international businesses.
Wolters Kluwer guarantees that the platform runs, not that your data can be recovered after ransomware or errors.
Ransomware
Encrypts everything — including data synchronised via Twinfield. Without an offline backup you have no clean recovery point.
Human error
A deleted record, an overwritten import or a mistaken bulk action — Twinfield offers limited or no undo functionality after more than 30 days.
Multi-tenant client data mix-up
In a multi-entity setup a configuration error can cause client data to be written to the wrong entity — without a backup this cannot be undone.
How Mindtime protects Twinfield data
Mindtime connects directly to Twinfield via a local agent combined with the Twinfield SOAP/REST API and creates continuous incremental backups.
| Scenario | Twinfield alone | With Mindtime backup |
|---|---|---|
| Ransomware encrypts your data | x | ✓ |
| Employee deletes records | x | ✓ |
| Integration overwrites data | x | ✓ |
| Prove GDPR retention obligation | x | ✓ |
| Data on Dutch servers | Wolters Kluwer cloud (Germany) | 100% Netherlands |
What if something goes wrong?
Imagine: it's Monday morning. Twinfield is no longer showing data — ransomware hit the accounting firm's network and encrypted cached Twinfield exports and local client files. What now?
Alert received
Mindtime automatically detects that something is wrong and sends an alert.
Choose a recovery point
Choose the moment before the attack. Every increment is saved.
Local recovery started
Recovery starts directly from the local copy. No waiting for a cloud download.
Operational
Your Twinfield environment is running again. All financial accounts and client files is intact.
Twinfield and your retention obligation
Data you manage in Twinfield typically falls under Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS. That means you are legally required to retain those records for 7 years.
Mindtime stores all Twinfield data exclusively on Dutch servers, fully within GDPR jurisdiction.
Mindtime is ISO 27001 certified and ISO 27001 where applicable.
Secure your Twinfield data in five steps
Setup takes less than an hour. After that, the backup runs fully automatically.
Request a demo
We show you how Mindtime works for Twinfield.
Install the Mindtime agent
The agent is installed on your server or workstation.
Configure the backup schedule
Set which data, how frequently and how long it is retained.
First backup + test recovery
We run a test recovery so you know it works.
Runs automatically
Mindtime runs fully automatically. We schedule a brief quarterly review.
Why accountants, audit firms and international businesses choose Mindtime
100% on Dutch soil
Your data never leaves the Netherlands. Two redundant data centres within GDPR jurisdiction.
ISO 27001 + ISO 27001
Independently certified. Annual external audit on processes and security.
Hybrid backup: fast recovery
Local copy for fast recovery and cloud copy for disaster scenarios.
No vendor lock-in
Your data is always yours, in standard formats. You can switch or export at any time.
What is actually stored in Twinfield?
Twinfield is the daily operational backbone for many accountants, audit firms and international businesses. What most users don't realise: all that data is not automatically protected against loss. Typical data that lives in Twinfield: general ledger, client files, VAT returns and consolidated accounts. All of this falls under Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS, meaning you must be able to reproduce it for 7 years — even after ransomware, a fire or human error.
Does Twinfield automatically create a backup?
Twinfield is cloud-based, so your data is safe — right? This is the most common misconception among accountants, audit firms and international businesses. Twinfield offers high availability — meaning the software is almost always online. But availability is not the same as a backup. Wolters Kluwer guarantees that the platform runs, not that your data can be recovered after a ransomware attack, a deleted account or an integration error.
Ransomware
Encrypts everything — including data in Twinfield. Without an offline backup you have no clean recovery point.
Human error
A deleted record or bulk import error — Twinfield offers limited undo after 30 days.
Multi-tenant client data mix-up
In a multi-entity setup a configuration error can cause client data to be written to the wrong entity — without a backup this cannot be undone.
How Mindtime protects Twinfield data
Mindtime connects directly to Twinfield via a local agent combined with the Twinfield SOAP/REST API and creates continuous incremental backups — in the background, with no action required on your part. Your data is stored on 100% Dutch servers, fully GDPR-compliant.
| Ransomware encrypts your data | ✗ No recovery | ✓ Restore from pre-attack snapshot |
| Employee deletes records | ✗ Limited undo window | ✓ Record-level recovery |
| Integration overwrites data | ✗ Cannot be undone | ✓ Restore from any point in time |
| GDPR retention obligation | ✗ No audit trail backup | ✓ Point-in-time restore + report |
| Data on Dutch servers | ✗ Wolters Kluwer cloud (Germany) | ✓ 100% Netherlands |
What if something goes wrong?
Imagine: it's Monday morning. An employee notices that Twinfield is no longer showing data — ransomware hit the accounting firm's network and encrypted cached Twinfield exports and local client files. What now? With Mindtime you are back up and running within 2–4 hours.
Alert received — within minutes
Mindtime automatically detects the problem and sends an alert.
Choose a recovery point — to the minute
Select the moment before the attack in the Mindtime dashboard.
Local recovery started — quickly available
Recovery begins immediately from the local copy — no waiting for a cloud download.
Operational — within 2–4 hours
Your Twinfield environment is running again. All financial accounts and client files intact. No ransom paid.
Retention obligation for Twinfield
Data in Twinfield typically falls under Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS. That means you are legally required to retain records for 7 years and to be able to reproduce them during an audit or legal request. Mindtime configures the correct retention period automatically and stores all data on exclusively Dutch servers — fully within GDPR jurisdiction. Mindtime is ISO 27001 certified — independently verified, not self-declared.
Secure your Twinfield data in five steps
Setting up backup for Twinfield takes less than an hour. After that, the backup runs fully automatically in the background — no manual actions, no maintenance burden.
Request a free demo
We show you how Mindtime works for Twinfield — including the integration for your specific environment.
Install the Mindtime agent
The agent is installed on the server or workstation where Twinfield is running. Average: 20 minutes.
Configure the backup schedule
Set which data, how frequently and how long — aligned to your 7 years retention obligation.
First backup + test recovery
The first full backup starts immediately. We run a test recovery together so you know it works before you ever need it.
Runs automatically — quarterly review
Mindtime runs fully automatically. Monthly backup reports and a brief quarterly review to keep scope up to date.
Why accountants, audit firms and international businesses choose Mindtime
Here is why accountants, audit firms and international businesses choose Mindtime for backup of Twinfield — and why we are different from generic cloud backup solutions.
- ISO 27001
- NEN 7510
- GDPR-compliant
- Dutch servers
🇳🇱 100% Dutch servers
Your data never leaves the Netherlands. Two redundant data centres — fully GDPR-compliant. No US law exposure.
ISO 27001 + ISO 27001
Independently certified. Annual external audit on processes, systems and security.
⚡ Hybrid backup: fast recovery
Local copy for fast recovery (hours, not days). Cloud copy for disaster scenarios.
No vendor lock-in
Your data is always yours, in standard formats. Switch or export at any time.
Frequently asked questions about backup for Twinfield
Have a different question? Ask us directly.
Does Twinfield automatically create a backup?
Twinfield offers high availability, but that is not the same as a backup. Twinfield provides availability on the Wolters Kluwer platform but does not offer an independent backup per customer. Mindtime adds an independent, immutable copy.
How long does setup take?
Installation and configuration takes under an hour on average. After the first full backup, all incrementals run automatically.
What does backup for Twinfield cost?
The price depends on data volume and retention window. We provide a tailored quote after a short intake.
What happens when I want to recover data?
Choose the recovery point in the Mindtime dashboard — to the minute. Recover a file, folder or the complete environment. Average: 2–4 hours.
Is Mindtime compliant with Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS?
Yes. ISO 27001 certified, exclusively Dutch data centres, retention configured for 7 years under Dutch Tax Authority fiscal retention + IFRS.
Does Mindtime also work with Exact Online and AFAS?
Yes. Mindtime works across your complete IT environment — not just Twinfield. See also: backup for Exact Online and backup for AFAS.
Protect your Twinfield data today
ISO 27001 certified · 100% Dutch servers · Operational within one hour · No vendor lock-in
Free and no obligation. Average setup time: < 1 hour.