Something that I'll refer to as "cloud creep" is upon us and you may not even be aware of it.
A simple definition of cloud computing: using servers hosted on the internet for data storage and management. This definition may still be too technical for many.
Instead, I suggest you think about these questions:
1. Do you use a web-based email service (Yahoo, GMail, etc)?
2. Do you share pictures online using a service like Flickr, Photobucket, or Picassa?
3. Do you have remote access to files on your computer?
4. Do you want your schedule synchronized between your phone, work and personal computer - in real time?
5. Do you download or stream entertainment from the internet (movies, music, games...)?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then say hello to cloud computing.
Why is my head in the cloud? The answer is simple. As cloud computing has slowly crept into my life, I'm faced with a few new questions that I'd like your help with.
- How much personal information are you willing to store on servers located on the internet?
- Are you willing to pay to have access to this data from anywhere (if so, how much)?
- What criteria should a service meet in order to gain your trust?
Storing Personally Identifiable Information digitally is a about security and who has access to it.
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