Privacy policy on cloud computing
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Introduction
Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing as a service, whereby software, information and shared resources are provided to computers and related devices as utility over a network. One of the most important issues related to cloud computing is privacy of data of visitors. In view of this, our topic is ‘evaluation of the presence of privacy policy on cloud computing.’ This paper presents bibliography details of three sources that are particularly relevant for this topic.
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Han, Yan. “On the Clouds: A New Way of Computing.” Information Technology and Libraries.
29.2 (2010): 87-92. ProQuest. Web. 15 Apr. 2012
This article defines and discusses the cloud computing and evaluates the experience of the authors ‘on the clouds.” Han reviews cloud computing providers and services and then offers his experience of running multiple systems. The systems discussed in the article are repository software, management and integrated library systems. The author also evaluates costs and advantages and addresses various issues related to cloud computing. One of the issues discussed in the article is privacy of data. It provides a brief overview of impact of privacy laws which are used to regulate data privacy in public and private sectors. This source is a peer reviewed journal article and therefore, it has strong and reliable information on privacy policy on cloud computing. Though the article adopts a theoretical approach, it remains relevant for the chosen topic.
Ryan, W Michael and Christopher M. Loeffler. “Insights into Cloud Computing.” Intellectual
Property & Technology Law Journal. 22.11 (2010): 22,28,1. ProQuest. Web. 15 Apr. 2012
In this article, the authors examine various contracting issues that are related to public cloud computing. They also examine data security and privacy issues related to cloud computing. The authors note that when acquiring private or public cloud computing capacity, a company must be aware of information security and privacy issues. The authors examine data and privacy obligations that may arise from various sources including regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. The article summarizes a few policies that guide the operations of cloud computing companies. This source is a peer reviewed article and has almost full content needed for the chosen topic of study. The authors do not only adopt a theoretical approach, the support theory with numerous practical examples. This source therefore is one of the most relevant and reliable for the topic of study.
Martin, James A. “Should You Move Your Business to the Cloud?” PC World 2010: 29-30. ProQuest. Web. 15 Apr. 2012
The main aim of this article is to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages Cloud-based services and how cloud computing can influence the operations of a small business. The author examines that cloud computing can help to reduce business computing costs, secure reliable filers backup, it is easy to use and it enhances easy collaboration among colleagues in distant locations. However, one major problem associated with cloud computing, as the author describes, is the issue of privacy of data of the visitors. The author gives a look at some of the policies that guide cloud computing and the possibility of loss of privacy on data. This source is a scholarly journal and thus, it has reliable and authoritative content. However, the article does not deeply elaborate on the issue of privacy policy on cloud computing. Nevertheless, it has relevant information and it is one of the vital sources needed for the topic of study.
