As we read on this site , we also want to talk about the problems we may have with the use of Dropbox and other storage services in the cloud. Although its use has become very common between individuals and companies, the fact is that they could pose some dangers that may affect the security and privacy of data.
We know it's a tricky subject. Actually these hosting servers (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), with free and paid versions, are a solution storage and file sharing for many businesses. However, when companies use these services to store customer data , they could be in breach of the famous Organic Law on Data Protection and risk being involved in trouble. Let's see why.
Problems with cloud storage services
Despite its unquestionable usefulness for many purposes, there are some dangers for those who think that a company should not use Dropbox as if such services were a completely safe backup . Many people turn to them without realizing the conditions that mark the terms of use. Let's look at the 2 most serious problems that it poses.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER.
In the event that services are staying outside the European Economic Area, the company may require a prior authorization of the Spanish Data Protection Agency .
SECURITY OF THIRD PARTY FILES.
When a professional or entity raises customer or supplier data to online storage service, the controller is user data . Explains very clearly the Article 12.2 of the Data Protection Act , which states that a contract should be concluded and stipulated instructions of data processing to be met.
All right. Most conditions of use of these services include disclaimers. So that in case of an incident the only legal person who lodged the records there. Examples: look at the conditions of use of Dropbox and Google Drive .
It should be said that it does not mean that companies must necessarily withdraw from these services. Simply that has popularized the use of Dropbox and similar services raises significant legal risks , because if there are problems of security and does cause some harm is, would be the company responsible and not Dropbox.
As much as possible, a company or professional should avoid legal risks of losing sensitive customer information, either in compliance with the required standards, or working with a secure backup and complete.
What other problems do you think storage services have in the cloud like Dropbox? Do you use them in your company? Leave us your opinion in the comments.
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