The hottest topic in the IT world today is cloud computing. It's basically defined as using the Internet to store and access data on remote servers that don't belong to you. If you use gmail for your email, share photos on Facebook, use Dropbox to share files, or access your bank account online, you're using cloud computing.
You might not have though about it, but your data in the cloud is actually stored on a server somewhere. And depending on where that server is located, local laws may allow outsiders to access your information without getting your permission. Even Microsoft recently admitted that they can't guarantee the government won't access data stored on their cloud. This issue even has a name, "Data Sovereignity." How safe is your data in the cloud? Read this article to learn more.
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