It has been reported that Google will give EU businesses the opportunity to store personal data exclusively on servers in the EU. This appears to have been prompted by compliance difficulties with the current EU data protection Directive when cloud computing service providers store personal data on servers or in data centres based outside the… Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Cloud Computing RSS FeedFRENCH CLOUDS: WHERE DOES CLOUD COMPUTING STAND IN FRANCE?
Posted in Cloud Computing, European Union, Online PrivacyConcurrent with the European Commission’s recent release of a new strategy to “unleash the potential of cloud computing in Europe,” the French Data Protection Agency (CNIL) issued 7 recommendations to assist companies to comply with French law when using cloud computing services.
Special Radio Report No. 2: Newman Dishes on Cloud Computing
Posted in Cloud ComputingCloud computing is already revolutionizing the way companies operate their businesses, in particular in the way they store and process information. But before you jump into the cloud, you may want to pause to consider your options.
More on Cloud Compliance
Posted in Cloud ComputingI recently spoke with Lora Bentley of IT Business Edge regarding privacy, data security, and cloud computing — There’s More Than One Way to Tackle Privacy in the Cloud.
Privacy Issues When “Computing in the Cloud”
Posted in Cloud Computing, European Union, InternationalWhen a company is considering using cloud computing in its IT infrastructure, there are some privacy issues that need to be addressed. While the value of cloud computing certainly holds much promise, companies wishing to make the leap into the cloud would be well advised to consider the potential privacy issues. Cloud computing, in its… Continue Reading