August 30, 2008

Risks of Cloud Computing

Computing In The Cloud: Who Owns Your Files? by Laura Sydell, NPR (Aug 21)

Individuals have stored email online for years, and then photos, and now documents. And companies are doing the same. But there are risks. You could be locked out of the account for any number of reasons. The provider might use your information - who can know since hardly anyone reads the terms of agreement. Or the company can shut down - many have.

Thanks to KM for this story.

Posted by Gwen at August 30, 2008 01:58 AM