Cloud Computing

Privacy Consultants are happy to advise and assist you with any queries you may have relating to “The Cloud”

What is cloud storage?
There are an increasing number of services offering ‘cloud storage’ where you can upload documents, photos, videos and other files to a website to share with others or to act as a backup copy. These files can then be accessed from any location or any type of device (laptop, mobile phone, tablet etc).

What does this mean for personal data?

If you choose to store your files in the cloud you need to remember that this means they are actually just stored on servers controlled by the service provider. Some providers of cloud services may also use the cloud services of another organisation.

This means you need to ensure the security and availability of the service is right for the types of data you wish to upload. Your service provider is a processor for the purposes of the personal data they hold. Organisations should conduct an appropriate due diligence on all third-party vendors including cloud service providers. Begin by asking where the server is located? It may be outside of the EEA.

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